How far is Franklin, NJ from Chalfont, PA?
The driving distance from Franklin, NJ to Chalfont, PA is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Chalfont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Chalfont.
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Start on High Street
67 m · 12 sec · High Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Munsonhurst Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Munsonhurst Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.3 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sparta Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Sparta Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward NJ 15 South
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
9.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Netcong
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206 South: Somerville
1284 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Lackawanna Place
1199 ft · 21 sec · Lackawanna Place
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Continue straight
876 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bartley, Flanders
149 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Flanders - Bartley Road
1 km · 1 min · Flanders - Bartley Road
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Continue on Bartley Road
1709 ft · 34 sec · Bartley Road
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Turn slight right
60 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Bartley - Long Valley Road
1449 ft · 29 sec · Bartley - Long Valley Road
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Continue on Bartley Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bartley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mill Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Mill Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on Califon-Chester Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road
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Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road
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Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right
72 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Main Street
999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
118 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)
12.1 mi · 14 min · Route 31 (CR 513)
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
139 m · 9 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
16.7 mi · 25 min · US 202
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Continue on York Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · York Road
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Turn slight right
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on US 202 Parkway
2.6 mi · 5 min · US 202 Parkway
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Turn right onto Bristol Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bristol Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Butler Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Butler Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1108 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Chalfont.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 202
Exit the rotary onto US 202
16.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chalfont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Chalfont?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
High Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Franklin and 43.2 miles from Chalfont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chalfont.
Stop Ideas Near High Bridge
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 High Bridge.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Chalfont. Straight-line distance: 66.34 mi (106.77 km).
#1 Franklin
Franklin is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1220400, -74.5804400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chalfont
Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.2884400, -75.2090600 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chalfont (-75.20906, 40.28844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.03 | $28.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
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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