The City of Franklin and Southampton County are strategically located in the Mid-Atlantic with a superior transportation network providing swift access to domestic and world markets. Over two-thirds of the nation's population is within 750 miles or a two-day truck drive. With a location in rural western Hampton Roads, access to inexpensive property with exceptional supply chain superiority is available. Both the Port of Virginia, the east coast's second largest port, and the I-95 corridor are less than 40 miles from Franklin and Southampton. The maps below highlight Franklin and Southampton’s superior location both internationally and regionally.