Origin
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Afternoon in Franklin Lakes on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Lakes, NJ to Jersey City, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin Lakes, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 28.9 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Avenue, Ewing Avenue, NJ 208 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Avenue | — | — |
| Ewing Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 208 South | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
| NJ 3 East | — | — |
| Tonnelle Avenue | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
| Duncan Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Franklin Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Lakes, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.
1
Start on Shirley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Shirley Avenue
2
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
3
Turn right onto Ewing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ewing Avenue
4
Take the ramp left toward NJ 208 South: Fair Lawn
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NJ 208 South: Fair Lawn
5
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
6
Turn straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
7
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
9
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
11
Take the exit straight
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
12
Keep slight left
203 ft
·
6 sec
13
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 South: Newark
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 South: Newark
15
Merge slight left
8.1 mi
·
9 min
16
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
17
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
18
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
19
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
20
Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
22
Turn right onto Olean Avenue
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
Olean Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jersey City, NJ
Afternoon in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
28.9 mi in 42m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Franklin Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Franklin Lakes, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin Lakes, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin Lakes, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jersey City, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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