How far is Franklin, TN from Chalfont, PA?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Chalfont, PA is about 843.5 miles (1357.5 km), with a travel time of about 15h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 701.2 miles (1128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 40m.
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
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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 Public Square
127 m · 7 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South
1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on Murfreesboro Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Take the exit left
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Knoxville
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 440 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2341 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West: Nashville, Knoxville
2515 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1646 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
171.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
186.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Street
914 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road
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Turn left onto South West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP
3263 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
2841 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
112 mi · 2 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 309 North: Ambler
2348 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
3.5 mi · 7 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Turn right onto Doylestown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Road
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Continue on West Butler Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Butler Avenue
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Turn left 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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left
186 mi · 03h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms 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 843.5 miles (1357.5 km) and usually takes 15h 40m 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 421.4 miles from Franklin and 422.2 miles from Chalfont.
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 142.3 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 CDT. 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 $112.22 one way or $224.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 264.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Chalfont, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chalfont.
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 Franklin and Chalfont. Straight-line distance: 701.17 mi (1128.43 km).
#1 Franklin
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 85,316 |
| Coordinates | 35.9250600, -86.8688900 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 1358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 31m |
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 | $3.77 | $112.22 | $224.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $126.57 | $253.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $138.50 | $277.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $157.85 | $315.69 |
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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