Origin
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Afternoon in Franklin Lakes on Saturday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Lakes, NJ to West New York, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin Lakes, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 23.9 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 208, NJ 17, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on NJ 208. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 208 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| NJ 17 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Boulevard East | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Broad Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 208
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Lakes, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on Shirley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Shirley Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR S-89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 502
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ewing Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NJ 208 South: Fair Lawn
5
Merge onto NJ 208
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 208
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto NJ 208
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 208
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NJ 208
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 208
8
Continue on NJ 208
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 208
9
Continue on NJ 208
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 208
10
Continue on NJ 4
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
202 ft
·
5 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward NJ 17 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 17
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 80 East: New York
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 80
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
18
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 68
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
252 ft
·
3 sec
Toward US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield
Use the straight lane.
22
Merge onto US 46
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 46
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 93: Grand Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
270 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 1-9 South
25
Turn right onto NJ 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
26
Turn straight onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Avenue
27
Turn right
280 ft
·
15 sec
28
Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
264 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
30
Turn left onto Boulevard East
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Boulevard East
31
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
60th Street
32
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 17 South: Newark
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46: The Ridgefields
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields
9
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 46 East: Ridgefield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
West New York, NJ
Afternoon in West New York on Saturday
Local time
3:45 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
35m 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?
23.9 mi in 35m — 49% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: NJ 208.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on NJ 208.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 25 decision points packed into just 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Franklin Lakes, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp and Ridgefield.
Njtp
16.4 mi in
|
~21m
Ridgefield
17.5 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on NJ 208. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West New York, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West New York, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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