How far is Philadelphia, PA from Franklin, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Franklin, PA is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Franklin.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 273: Christiana, Newark
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DE 273 West: Newark
957 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Capitol Trail
896 ft · 28 sec · Capitol Trail
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Turn left onto East Cleveland Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Cleveland Avenue
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Turn straight
63 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto New London Road
7 mi · 13 min · New London Road
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Turn left onto Chesterville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chesterville Road
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Turn left onto Peacedale Road
660 ft · 29 sec · Peacedale Road
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Turn slight right onto Walker Road
2082 ft · 2 min · Walker Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walker Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 00h 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.
Rain Showers leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Franklin?
The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Boothwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Philadelphia and 27.1 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Boothwyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boothwyn.
Wilmington station
Paoli
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 39.1 mi (62.93 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 774 |
| Coordinates | 39.7428900, -75.8485500 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-75.84855, 39.74289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
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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