Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Afternoon in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Franklin, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayonne, NJ
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Franklin, NJ
Matt Weissinger
Trip Overview
This 22.6-mile drive from Bayonne, NJ, to Franklin, NJ, is a quick trip, estimated to take just 37 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an easy addition to any travel plans or a perfect standalone day trip. The journey primarily utilizes the Essex Freeway and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short length and straightforward nature, this route is best enjoyed as a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel geographically contained.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Passaic Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| NJ 440 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Harrison Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Raymond Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| CR 527 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ferry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Essex Freeway
— 7.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Franklin, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto East 30th Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 30th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 440
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
5
Merge onto Port Jersey Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
234 ft
·
3 sec
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 78
379 ft
·
4 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
222 ft
·
2 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 1-9 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 1; US 9
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Delancy Street, Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Delancey Street
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
Delancey Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto Stockton Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Stockton Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Merchant Street
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
Merchant Street
18
Turn left onto Ferry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Street
19
Turn right onto Raymond Plaza East
68 ft
·
10 sec
·
Raymond Plaza East
20
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Market Street
21
Turn right onto NJ 21
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
McCarter Highway
22
Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Raymond Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Lock Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lock Street
24
Continue on Nesbitt Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Nesbitt Street
25
Turn left onto Orange Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Orange Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
Use the left lane.
27
Merge onto I 280
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5B
Toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto CR 527
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 527
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto CR 527; CR 611
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
31
Turn left onto CR 527
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Roseland Avenue
32
Turn left onto CR 656
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrison Avenue
Use the left lane.
33
At end of road, turn right onto CR 613
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Passaic Avenue
34
Turn right onto CR 614
186 ft
·
7 sec
·
Clinton Road
35
Turn right
56 ft
·
6 sec
36
Turn right
41 ft
·
3 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 325 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 North
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Delancy Street, Newark
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.
Toward Delancy Street, Newark
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
New Jersey Turnpike
(3.1 mi)
$0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
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
Franklin, NJ
Afternoon in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
3 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
37m 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?
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 58% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on the Essex Freeway, which provides a taste of faster-paced travel. As you transition from the Essex Freeway to roads like Passaic Avenue, the character of the drive shifts, incorporating more local road elements. This mixed profile means you'll experience both open highway conditions and more typical urban or suburban driving, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Essex Freeway.
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 2.2 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 32 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Bayonne, NJ and Franklin, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark, Njtp West: Newark, Newark, Cr 527 North: The Caldwells and Livingston.
Njtp: Newark
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Njtp West: Newark
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Newark
6.5 mi in
|
~9m
Cr 527 North: The Caldwells
18.6 mi in
|
~29m
Livingston
18.6 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Essex Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.43 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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.
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, 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 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Franklin, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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