Franklin Institute Garage parking clearance: 6'5"
The posted vehicle clearance at Franklin Institute Garage, 271 N 21st St in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 6'5" (77 inches). It was verified against fi.edu on Apr 30, 2026. That clears a typical sedan (5'0"), but not a stock pickup or SUV (6'6") or anything taller. Measure your own vehicle; racks, AC units, and lifts add inches.
Will it fit?
| Vehicle | Typical height | Fits 6'5"? |
|---|---|---|
| A typical sedan | 5'0" | Yes |
| A stock pickup or SUV | 6'6" | No |
| A low-roof cargo van | 7'9" | No |
| A mid-roof cargo van | 8'4" | No |
| A 10–12 ft rental truck | 9'0" | No |
| A high-roof Sprinter or Transit | 9'2" | No |
| A 15–20 ft rental truck | 11'0" | No |
| A Class B camper van | 11'0" | No |
| A Class C RV | 11'6" | No |
| A 26 ft rental truck | 13'6" | No |
| A semi trailer | 13'6" | No |
Details
- Address
- 271 N 21st St
- Coordinates
- 39.95850, -75.17350
- Oversized vehicles
- Not marked oversized-vehicle-friendly
- Notes
- Multi-level, direct elevator to Atrium. $25/vehicle. First-come first-served. Web-verified 2026-04-30: https://fi.edu/en/plan-your-visit/getting-here — Franklin Institute official Getting Here page posts 6'5
- Source
- Web-verified (high confidence) — was: fi.edu
Other garages with a posted clearance near Franklin Institute Garage
- Walnut Hilton / Independence Blue Cross · 6'0" · 0.3 mi · lower
- Philadelphia Gateway Parking Garage · 6'10" · 0.4 mi · taller
- Suburban Station Garage · 7'0" · 0.4 mi · taller
- 30th Street Station Parking Garage · 7'0" · 0.5 mi · taller
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Garage · 8'0" · 0.6 mi · taller
- Liberty Place Garage · 7'0" · 0.6 mi · taller
Frequently asked
Will a U-Haul fit at Franklin Institute Garage?
No. The posted clearance is 6'5". U-Haul lists a clearance height of 9'0" for its 10 ft truck, 11'0" for its 15, 17, and 20 ft trucks, and 12'0" for its 26 ft truck. None of them fits under 6'5". Budget and Penske publish different figures; see the vehicle heights guide at willifit.ai/vehicle-heights.html.
Will an RV fit at Franklin Institute Garage?
Class B camper vans are typically 8.5 to 11 ft tall and Class C motorhomes 10 to 11 ft, not counting roof-mounted air conditioners and vents. Neither a Class B camper van nor a Class C motorhome fits under 6'5". Class A motorhomes and fifth wheels run 11 to 13.5 ft and exceed most garage clearances; use a surface lot.
How was this clearance verified?
It was verified against fi.edu on Apr 30, 2026. Clearances change with re-paving and renovations; confirm at the sign before you enter.
⚠ Always verify at the sign.
Posted clearances on this page are for planning. The only authoritative number
is the sign at the garage entrance or bridge approach. Clearances can change
due to re-paving, renovations, or weather. If you spot an inaccuracy,
open the map and use the "Report clearance" button.