How far is Union City, NJ from Franklin Lakes, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Franklin Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Franklin Lakes.
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Start on 45th Street
606 ft · 33 sec · 45th Street
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2897 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn slight left
776 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
876 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on NJ 495 West
114 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1077 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1 km · 50 sec
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Take the exit right toward GSP South: Garden State Plaza, Ikea Drive
947 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
1042 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left
954 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes
531 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Avenue
978 ft · 19 sec · Summit Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
2019 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Shirley Avenue
1307 ft · 57 sec · Shirley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shirley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Franklin Lakes.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
GSP South
Continue straight
7.75 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Union City and Partly Sunny near Franklin Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Franklin Lakes?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Union City and 12.3 miles from Franklin Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Union City and Partly Sunny near Franklin Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochelle Park.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Franklin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 18.95 mi (30.49 km).
#1 Union City
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,982 |
| Coordinates | 40.7795500, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin Lakes
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 11,206 |
| Coordinates | 41.0167600, -74.2057000 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Lakes (-74.2057, 41.01676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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