How far is Franklin, TN from New Hope, TN?
The driving distance from Franklin, TN to New Hope, TN is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Bedford County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and New Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and New Hope.
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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
12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Turn right onto Horton Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Horton Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
76.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72, US 64 East: Kimballl, South Pittsburg
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1598 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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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 New Hope.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Merge slight left
76.5 mi · 01h 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to New Hope?
The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Wartrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Franklin and 53.2 miles from New Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Hope.
Stop Ideas Near Wartrace
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 Wartrace.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 93.17 mi (149.95 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 New Hope
City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,067 |
| Coordinates | 35.0050800, -85.6583000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hope (-85.6583, 35.00508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.95 | $31.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.45 | $34.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
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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