Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Afternoon in Jersey City on Saturday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Franklin Lakes, 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
28 mi
45 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 41m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ covers 28 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 Duncan Avenue, US 1 North, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Avenue | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| Tonnelle Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 17 North | — | — |
| GSP South | — | — |
| Summit Avenue | — | — |
| Franklin Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Duncan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Franklin Lakes, NJ.
1
Start on Olean Avenue
315 ft
·
16 sec
·
Olean Avenue
2
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
3
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
4
Take the exit straight
171 ft
·
5 sec
5
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 139 East, US 1 North, US 9 North: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 139 East, US 1 North, US 9 North: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
6
Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
7
Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
8
Turn straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
10
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
11
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
12
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
13
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
14
Take the exit right toward GSP South: Garden State Plaza, Ikea Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
GSP South: Garden State Plaza, Ikea Drive
15
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
16
Keep slight left
243 ft
·
7 sec
17
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
18
Keep slight left
243 ft
·
7 sec
19
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
20
Continue straight
7.8 mi
·
9 min
21
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
22
Take the exit slight right toward Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes
23
Keep slight left
282 ft
·
10 sec
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Summit Avenue
25
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
26
Turn left onto Shirley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Shirley Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
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
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Afternoon in Franklin Lakes on Saturday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer 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?
28 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.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Duncan 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 Jersey City, NJ to Franklin Lakes, 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 Jersey City, NJ to Franklin Lakes, 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: 28 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
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Lincoln Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Jersey City, NJ to Franklin Lakes, 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 Franklin Lakes, 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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