Franklin, Tennessee to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

695.1 miles 1118.6 km · straight line
819.3 miles actual route 1318.6 km · driving distance
15h 23min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Philadelphia?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Philadelphia is 695.1 miles (1118.6 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 819.3 miles, taking about 15h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Franklin, Tennessee and Philadelphia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Franklin, Tennessee to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 23min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 28min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~20h 0min $98–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM