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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.45 mi
02h 12m
Flight
66.34 mi
106.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.34 mi
Kilometers
106.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.45 mi
Kilometers
139.13 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chalfont
Tue, May 26, 3:54 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Tue, May 26, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-05-26T13:41
Arrive Chalfont
Tue, May 26, 3:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
High Bridge
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Franklin
43.2 mi
01h 06m
To Chalfont
43.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    67 m · 12 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Munsonhurst Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Munsonhurst Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sparta Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sparta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 15 South

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Netcong

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206 South: Somerville

    1284 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lackawanna Place

    1199 ft · 21 sec · Lackawanna Place

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    876 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Bartley, Flanders

    149 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Flanders - Bartley Road

    1 km · 1 min · Flanders - Bartley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bartley Road

    1709 ft · 34 sec · Bartley Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Bartley - Long Valley Road

    1449 ft · 29 sec · Bartley - Long Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bartley Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bartley Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mill Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Mill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Califon-Chester Road

    1093 ft · 19 sec · Califon-Chester Road

  22. 22

    Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road

    1 km · 57 sec · High Bridge-Califon Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Califon-Chester Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Califon-Chester Road

  24. 24

    Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · High Bridge-Califon Road

  25. 25

    Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · High Bridge - Califon Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right

    72 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    999 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    118 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Route 31 (CR 513)

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202

    139 m · 9 sec · US 202

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto US 202

    16.7 mi · 25 min · US 202

  34. 34

    Continue on York Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · York Road

  35. 35

    Turn slight right

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  36. 36

    Continue on US 202 Parkway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · US 202 Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Bristol Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bristol Road

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Butler Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Butler Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1108 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue

  41. 41

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
41 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202
16.7 mi · 19%
Route 31 (CR 513)
12.1 mi · 14%
NJ 15 South
10.1 mi · 12%
Christopher Columbus Highway
6.54 mi · 8%
East Mill Road
4.92 mi · 6%
Lackawanna Place
4.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Bridge
01h 06m from Franklin
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around High Bridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Bridge.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

42 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

45 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

49 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

51 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Chalfont. Straight-line distance: 66.34 mi (106.77 km).

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#1 Franklin

Franklin is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1220400, -74.5804400
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Chalfont

#2 Chalfont

Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population4,318
Coordinates40.2884400, -75.2090600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-74.58044, 41.12204)
End: Chalfont (-75.20906, 40.28844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.55 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.1 gal · 23.1 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Chalfont. The current time is 13:41:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.