Origin
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Afternoon in Franklin Lakes on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Lakes, NJ to Union, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Union, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin Lakes, NJ to Union, NJ covers 30.9 miles and takes about 38m 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, High Mountain Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Avenue | — | — |
| Ewing Avenue | — | — |
| High Mountain Road | — | — |
| Belmont Avenue | — | — |
| West Broadway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Ward Street | — | — |
| Oliver Street | — | — |
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 Union, 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
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ewing Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto High Mountain Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
High Mountain Road
5
Keep slight right to continue on Belmont Avenue
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Belmont Avenue
6
Turn left onto West Broadway
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Broadway
7
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto Ward Street
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ward Street
9
Continue on Oliver Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Oliver Street
10
Turn slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward GSP South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP South
12
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Garden State Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
14
Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vauxhall Road
15
Turn right onto Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harding Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Union, NJ
Afternoon in Union on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
20 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
38m 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?
30.9 mi in 38m 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.
16 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 Union, NJ is easy. At 38m 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 Union, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 Union, 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 Union, 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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