How far is Chalfont, PA from Franklin, TN?
The driving distance from Chalfont, PA to Franklin, TN is about 842.8 miles (1356.3 km), with a travel time of about 15h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 701.2 miles (1128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chalfont and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalfont and Franklin.
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Start on Park Avenue
47 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1108 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Butler Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Butler Avenue
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Continue on Doylestown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Road
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Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike
3.5 mi · 6 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll Road, Fort Washington, Oreland
801 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
111.8 mi · 2 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg
2805 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle
157 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike
1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Continue on North Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street
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Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
216.2 mi · 3 hr 59 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
2313 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
638 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
825 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on 65: Huntsville
2711 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
1498 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Continue on 3rd Avenue South
1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
121 m · 7 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chalfont and Franklin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Walnut Bottom Road
Merge slight left
216 mi · 03h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chalfont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chalfont to Franklin?
The road trip is about 842.8 miles (1356.3 km) and usually takes 15h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Christiansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 421 miles from Chalfont and 421.8 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 701.2 miles (1128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $121.52 one way or $243.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 264.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chalfont and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chalfont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Christiansburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Christiansburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chalfont and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 701.17 mi (1128.43 km).
#1 Chalfont
Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.2884400, -75.2090600 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $121.52 | $243.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $136.77 | $273.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $147.33 | $294.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $177.85 | $355.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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