Origin
Passaic, NJ
Afternoon in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, 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
22m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Passaic, NJ
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Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ covers 15.1 miles and takes about 22m 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 21, River Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on NJ 208. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 208 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| NJ 21 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| River Drive | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Fair Lawn Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gregory Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| McLean Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 208
— 6.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Franklin Lakes, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
377 ft
·
14 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn right onto Gregory Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gregory Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto CR 624
291 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Drive
4
Keep slight right at fork
366 ft
·
7 sec
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 21 North
6
Merge onto NJ 21
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 21
7
Merge onto US 46
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 46
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
McLean Boulevard
Toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
482 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
226 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on CR 56
463 ft
·
14 sec
·
CR 56
13
Turn left onto CR S-69
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
River Road
14
Continue on CR 507
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
River Drive
15
Continue on CR 507
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CR 76
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fair Lawn Avenue
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward NJ 208 North
18
Merge onto NJ 208
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 208
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on NJ 208
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
NJ 208
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
282 ft
·
9 sec
22
At end of road, turn left onto CR S-89
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Summit Avenue
23
Turn left onto CR S-89
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
24
Turn left onto Shirley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Shirley Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Shirley Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
9
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
9
4.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
4:11 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
6 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
22m 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?
15.1 mi in 22m, mostly highway — 6.4 mi of that is on NJ 208.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on NJ 208.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 208 and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard.
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 19 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Passaic, NJ and Franklin Lakes, NJ, road signs point toward Paterson and Elmwood Park.
Paterson
4.1 mi in
|
~5m
Elmwood Park
4.2 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 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 Franklin Lakes, 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 3.6 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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