How far is Manchester, ENG from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from Manchester, ENG to Franklin, TN is about 1445.2 miles (2325.8 km), with a travel time of about 28h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4069.2 miles (6548.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 56h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM BST.
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Road
1445.2 mi
28h 26m
Flight
4069.22 mi
6548.77 km direct

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4069.22 mi
Kilometers
6548.77 km
Flight Time
08h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
1445.2 mi
Kilometers
2325.83 km
Drive Time
28h 26m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Oct 17, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Manchester
Mon, Oct 19, 7:38 AM BST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-10-16T22:45
Arrive Franklin
Sun, Oct 18, 3:11 AM BST
Route Timing
28h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM BST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:26 AM to 5:56 AM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:08 AM BST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
8:00 PM BST
Overnight-style route

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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Manchester
714.1 mi
14h 13m
To Franklin
731 mi
14h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
66°F
Today

Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Route 774

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 774

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue on FDR International Memorial Bridge

    880 ft · 18 sec · FDR International Memorial Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 189

    154 m · 10 sec · State Route 189

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    1900 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road

    9.3 mi · 14 min · County Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lubec Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lubec Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 1

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 1

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto River Road

    127 m · 7 sec · River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dublin Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Dublin Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Outer Dublin Street

    1249 ft · 21 sec · Outer Dublin Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Harrington Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Harrington Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 1

    14 mi · 21 min · Route 1

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2696 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    1084 ft · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 1A

    3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 1A

  20. 20

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street

  22. 22

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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 1

    27.7 mi · 41 min · US Highway 1

  24. 24

    Continue on Downeast Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Downeast Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Downeast Highway

    140 m · 11 sec · Downeast Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on High Street

    1268 ft · 36 sec · High Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    85 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Route 1

    1.6 km · 1 min · Route 1

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Route 1

    682 ft · 17 sec · Route 1

  36. 36

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  37. 37

    Continue on Route 1

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Route 1

  38. 38

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 39 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 12 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Belmont Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road East

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road East

  45. 45

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  46. 46

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Belfast Augusta Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  48. 48

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  50. 50

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 53 sec · Bangor Street

  51. 51

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  52. 52

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  53. 53

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  54. 54

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  55. 55

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  56. 56

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  57. 57

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  58. 58

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  59. 59

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  60. 60

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  61. 61

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    50.5 mi · 59 min

  62. 62

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  63. 63

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    53 mi · 59 min · Maine Turnpike

  64. 64

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  65. 65

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    30.6 mi · 36 min

  66. 66

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  67. 67

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  68. 68

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  69. 69

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  70. 70

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  71. 71

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  72. 72

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  73. 73

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  74. 74

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  75. 75

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  76. 76

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  77. 77

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  78. 78

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  79. 79

    Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway

    33.6 mi · 40 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  80. 80

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  81. 81

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  82. 82

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  83. 83

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  84. 84

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  85. 85

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  86. 86

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  87. 87

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  88. 88

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  89. 89

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  90. 90

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  91. 91

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  92. 92

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 40 min

  93. 93

    Keep slight left to continue on New England Thruway

    14.3 mi · 20 min · New England Thruway

  94. 94

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  95. 95

    Keep slight right to continue on Bruckner Expressway

    3150 ft · 54 sec · Bruckner Expressway

  96. 96

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  97. 97

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  98. 98

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  99. 99

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  100. 100

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  101. 101

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  102. 102

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    1858 ft · 29 sec

  103. 103

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  104. 104

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  105. 105

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  106. 106

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  107. 107

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  108. 108

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  109. 109

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  110. 110

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  111. 111

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  112. 112

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    49.2 mi · 57 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  113. 113

    Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

    23.4 mi · 29 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

  114. 114

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  115. 115

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  116. 116

    Merge slight left

    259.1 mi · 4 hr 52 min

  117. 117

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  118. 118

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  119. 119

    Keep slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  120. 120

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  121. 121

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  122. 122

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  123. 123

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  124. 124

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  125. 125

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  126. 126

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    638 ft · 16 sec

  127. 127

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  128. 128

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  129. 129

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  130. 130

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  131. 131

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  132. 132

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  133. 133

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  134. 134

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Franklin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
134 steps
29 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
35
17 merges, 18 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
526 mi · 36%
Nashville
155 mi · 11%
Maine Turnpike
59 mi · 4%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
58.4 mi · 4%
I 495 South
54.5 mi · 4%
I 78 West
53.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

259 mi · 04h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
28h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
56h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
4069.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
14h 13m from Manchester
Leave By
3:08 AM BST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Franklin?

The road trip is about 1445.2 miles (2325.8 km) and usually takes 28h 26m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 714.1 miles from Manchester and 731 miles from Franklin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4069.2 miles (6548.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 BST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 6 hour time difference between Manchester and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Franklin is Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlesex, 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 Middlesex.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 4069.22 mi (6548.77 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Located in the northwest of England, this major city is a cultural and industrial hub.

Population547,627
Coordinates53.4809500, -2.2374300
Altitude-
CountryUnited Kingdom
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester (-2.23743, 53.48095)
End: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)48h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)36h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)28h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)24h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)20h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)18h 01m
Please keep in mind that there is a 6 hours time gap between Manchester, ENG and Franklin, TN. The current time in Manchester is 22:45:14, although it is 16:45:14 in Franklin.

Distance to Other Cities

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