How far is New Hope, TN from Franklin, TN?

The driving distance from New Hope, TN to Franklin, TN is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.5 mi
01h 51m
Flight
93.17 mi
149.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.17 mi
Kilometers
149.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.5 mi
Kilometers
174.62 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM CDT
Return by in New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-18T07:28
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hope
9:30 PM CDT
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From New Hope
54.2 mi
00h 56m
To Franklin
54.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    2348 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lee Highway

    1243 ft · 16 sec · Lee Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Cedar Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64, I 24: Nashville

    30.8 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg

    2443 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Horton Highway

    2665 ft · 58 sec · Horton Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64
78.6 mi · 72%
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 12%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.3 mi · 9%
North Cedar Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
I 840 West
0.86 mi · 1%
Horton Highway
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64

Continue straight

47.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 56m from New Hope
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Hope and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Franklin?

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from New Hope and 54.3 miles from Franklin.

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 15.4 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Hope and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 93.17 mi (149.95 km).

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#1 New Hope

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,067
Coordinates35.0050800, -85.6583000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: TN 156 (-85.658419, 35.004941)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 Tennessee · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hope and Franklin. The current time is 07:28:08.

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.