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

The driving distance from New Market, TN to Franklin, TN is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.08 mi
03h 30m
Flight
185.73 mi
298.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.73 mi
Kilometers
298.91 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.08 mi
Kilometers
352.57 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 PM CDT
Return by in New Market
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Market
2026-04-18T20:27
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Market
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From New Market
109.9 mi
01h 45m
To Franklin
109.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
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 Market and Franklin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Circle Drive

    61 m · 14 sec · Circle Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Churchview Street

    685 ft · 34 sec · Churchview Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Andrew Johnson Highway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, I 40 West

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

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

    638 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

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

    1498 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Murfreesboro Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    121 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 71%
US 25W North
25.9 mi · 12%
65
14.7 mi · 7%
Andrew Johnson Highway
11.9 mi · 5%
Asheville Highway
5.88 mi · 3%
Murfreesboro Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
185.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 45m from New Market
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Market 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 Market to Franklin?

The road trip is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from New Market and 109.2 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Market and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Market and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 185.73 mi (298.91 km).

New Market

#1 New Market

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,381
Coordinates36.1039800, -83.5526800
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Circle Drive (-83.55249, 36.103485)
End: Public Square (-86.868874, 35.925004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.26 L · about $29.15
Round trip
$58.30
15.46 gal · 58.52 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.15 $58.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.88 $65.75
Premium $4.65 $35.98 $71.95
Diesel $5.30 $41.00 $82.00

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New Market, TN and Franklin, TN. The current time in New Market is 20:27:56, although it is 19:27:56 in Franklin.

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.