How far is Franklin, TN from Greenbrier, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Greenbrier, TN is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Greenbrier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Greenbrier.
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Start on Public Square
63 m · 4 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue North
2729 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
68 m · 4 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Continue on Hillsboro Road
8.6 mi · 14 min · Hillsboro Road
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Continue on Hillsboro Pike
1135 ft · 30 sec · Hillsboro Pike
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Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Turn left onto State Highway 100
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 100
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
4.4 mi · 8 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Charlotte Pike
39 m · 3 sec · Old Charlotte Pike
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Turn slight right onto River Road Pike
16.1 mi · 28 min · River Road Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 49
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 49
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Greenbrier.
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.
River Road Pike
Turn slight right onto River Road Pike
16.1 mi · 00h 28m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Greenbrier?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Franklin and 17.9 miles from Greenbrier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenbrier.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Greenbrier. Straight-line distance: 27.98 mi (45.03 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 Greenbrier
Human settlement in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 6,905 |
| Coordinates | 36.2764400, -87.1180600 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenbrier (-87.11806, 36.27644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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