Plane vs. Car
October 14, 2006 11:43 AM Subscribe
What is the best way to get from Boston to Franklin Lakes, NJ, and back, in one day?
My first thought was to fly from Logan to Newark, then drive to Franklin Lakes. However, a colleague suggested that, given the 2 hour drive from Newark to Franklin Lakes, it is better to drive from Boston to Franklin Lakes and back. The one-day 10-hour drive seems excessive to me.
Can anyone suggest an alternative airport that is closer to Franklin Lakes? Or, is the 10-hour drive really the best option?
My first thought was to fly from Logan to Newark, then drive to Franklin Lakes. However, a colleague suggested that, given the 2 hour drive from Newark to Franklin Lakes, it is better to drive from Boston to Franklin Lakes and back. The one-day 10-hour drive seems excessive to me.
Can anyone suggest an alternative airport that is closer to Franklin Lakes? Or, is the 10-hour drive really the best option?
Definitely drive. My husband and I frequently travel between Franklin Lakes (where he works) and Boston (where his family lives). The drive takes 4 hours each way, shorter if you don't hit any traffic at all, longer if you hit a problem on 84. Try not to avoid the Tappan Zee bridge and Hartford around rush hour.
You'll be tired going back and forth in one day, but it is doable, and in my mind, definitely preferable to dealing with the hassles of Newark and Logan. But you might want to consider staying overnight.
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posted by xsquared-1 at 1:44 PM on October 14, 2006
You'll be tired going back and forth in one day, but it is doable, and in my mind, definitely preferable to dealing with the hassles of Newark and Logan. But you might want to consider staying overnight.
If you need restaurant or any other info about FL, my e-mail is in my profile.
posted by xsquared-1 at 1:44 PM on October 14, 2006
Seconding CrayDrygu's route. I've done that drive dozens of times (continuing on past that area down 287 to points south), and it's definitely doable, even twice in one day.
I think xsquared meant "try to avoid". :)
posted by dmd at 4:10 PM on October 14, 2006
I think xsquared meant "try to avoid". :)
posted by dmd at 4:10 PM on October 14, 2006
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Another option is Acela Express, which takes 4 hours from Boston to Newark and runs roughly once an hour.
posted by smackfu at 1:01 PM on October 14, 2006