Franklin Lakes, NJ Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Franklin Lakes, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 38 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Franklin Lakes, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
85.9 mi
Toms River, NJ
Quickest Drive
30m
East Orange, NJ
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Trips from Franklin Lakes, NJ
Driving from Franklin Lakes, NJ
On average, trips departing from Franklin Lakes, NJ run 38 miles with a drive time of roughly 53m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 86 miles (1h 53m), while the shortest is just 19 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Franklin Lakes, NJ most often head toward Toms River, NJ (85.9 mi, 1h 53m), Bayonne, NJ (31.8 mi, 46m), Jersey City, NJ (27.4 mi, 37m), Union, NJ (25.5 mi, 40m), and East Orange, NJ (19.3 mi, 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 38-mile trip from Franklin Lakes, NJ, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Franklin Lakes, NJ and 0 routes heading into Franklin Lakes, NJ, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 19 to 86 miles.
The longest mapped route from Franklin Lakes, NJ covers 86 miles and takes approximately 1h 53m. Shorter options start at just 19 miles.
The average route from Franklin Lakes, NJ runs about 38 miles with a drive time of roughly 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 38-mile trip from Franklin Lakes, NJ costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Franklin Lakes, NJ include Toms River, NJ, Bayonne, NJ, Jersey City, NJ and Union, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Franklin Lakes, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,011
Median Income
$230,987
Median Home Value
$1,217,500
Median Age
46.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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