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Trip from Franklin Park, NJ to Jersey City, NJ

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

51m

Distance

35.9 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Franklin Park, NJ, NJ

Franklin Park, NJ

Thomas Parker

Trip Overview

The drive from Franklin Park, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 35.9 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, US 1, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

18 miles from Franklin Park, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 51m highway drive covering 35.9 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near US 1.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 35.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
5.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

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 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
32.6 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15E Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newa...
8
33 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jers...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Franklin Park, NJ and Jersey City, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Njtp Toll and Njtp North: New York City.

Newark|Newark

5 mi in | ~8m | via US 1

Camden

5 mi in | ~8m | via US 1

New Brunswick|Newark

5 mi in | ~8m | via US 1

New Brunswick

5 mi in | ~8m | via US 1

Njtp Toll

8.4 mi in | ~13m

Njtp North: New York City

8.7 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 22.1 mi 27m
US 1 6.3 mi 8m
Lincoln Highway 1.7 mi 2m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur 1.1 mi 1m
Finnegans Lane 1.1 mi 1m
US 1 Truck 0.7 mi 1m
State Route 18 0.5 mi <1m
Duncan Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 22.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park, NJ and Jersey City, NJ.

1

Start on this road

93 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn left

137 ft · 15 sec
3

Turn left

88 ft · 9 sec
4

Turn right onto NJ 27

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Lincoln Highway
5

Turn right onto CR 682

1.1 mi · 1 min · Finnegans Lane
6

Turn left onto US 1

3.5 mi · 5 min · US 1
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

504 ft · 7 sec · US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

366 ft · 5 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 1
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

0.5 mi · 55 sec · State Route 18
Use the right lane.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike Use the right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
16

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

22 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
17

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

1.1 mi · 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Exit 15E Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Newark, Jersey City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork

322 ft · 7 sec
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North: Jersey City, Doremus Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward US 1 North Truck, US 9 North Truck: Jersey City
21

Merge onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1 Truck North, US 9 Truck North Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Duncan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Turn left onto Olean Avenue

316 ft · 13 sec · Olean Avenue
25

Arrive at destination

Olean Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18 miles from Franklin Park, NJ, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 35.9 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey City, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Franklin Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Franklin Park, NJ

This is one driving day of about 35.9 miles and 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Franklin Park, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 22.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18 mi from Franklin Park, NJ · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

18 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18 miles from Franklin Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jersey City, NJ

The final approach into Jersey City, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jersey City, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 32.2
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 33.5
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 35.9
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 24.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.95 one way

$11.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.52 $13.04
premium $4.93 $6.96 $13.92
diesel $5.61 $7.93 $15.85

Estimated Tolls: $3.25

New Jersey Turnpike (23.2 mi) $3.25

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.14 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.03 $2.30

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Franklin Park, NJ

Late night in Franklin Park on Wednesday

Local time

12:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jersey City, NJ

Late night in Jersey City on Wednesday

Local time

12:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

51m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Franklin Park, NJ to Jersey City, NJ covers 35.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 1, Lincoln Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Franklin Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 35.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Franklin Park, NJ and Jersey City, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Njtp Toll and Njtp North: New York City.

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