Franklin, NJ Road Trips

With 8 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Franklin, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 56 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Franklin, NJ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

127.7 mi

Camden, NJ

Quickest Drive

41m

Paterson, NJ

Plan Around Franklin, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Franklin, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Brick, NJ to Franklin, NJ 99.3 mi · 2h 7m Elizabeth, NJ to Franklin, NJ 49.7 mi · 1h 6m Jersey City, NJ to Franklin, NJ 46.8 mi · 59m Union City, NJ to Franklin, NJ 43.4 mi · 55m

Continue From Franklin, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Franklin, NJ to Camden, NJ 127.7 mi · 2h 39m Franklin, NJ to Middletown, NJ 74.9 mi · 1h 39m Franklin, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ 50.7 mi · 1h 9m Franklin, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 46.5 mi · 58m

Trips from Franklin, NJ

Franklin, NJ to Camden, NJ

127.7 mi 2h 39m

Franklin, NJ to Middletown, NJ

74.9 mi 1h 39m

Franklin, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ

50.7 mi 1h 9m

Franklin, NJ to Jersey City, NJ

46.5 mi 58m

Franklin, NJ to Newark, NJ

43.3 mi 54m

Franklin, NJ to Passaic, NJ

35.4 mi 44m

Franklin, NJ to Clifton, NJ

33.9 mi 44m

Franklin, NJ to Paterson, NJ

33.2 mi 41m

Driving from Franklin, NJ

On average, trips departing from Franklin, NJ run 56 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 11m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 128 miles (2h 39m), while the shortest is just 33 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Franklin, NJ include Camden, NJ (127.7 mi, 2h 39m), Middletown, NJ (74.9 mi, 1h 39m), Elizabethport, NJ (50.7 mi, 1h 9m), Jersey City, NJ (46.5 mi, 58m), and Newark, NJ (43.3 mi, 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 56-mile trip from Franklin, NJ, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Franklin, NJ and 6 routes heading into Franklin, NJ, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 33 to 128 miles.

The longest mapped route from Franklin, NJ covers 128 miles and takes approximately 2h 39m. Shorter options start at just 33 miles.

The average route from Franklin, NJ runs about 56 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 56-mile trip from Franklin, NJ costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Franklin, NJ include Camden, NJ, Middletown, NJ, Elizabethport, NJ and Jersey City, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.