How far is Collegedale, TN from Northwoods, TN?
The driving distance from Collegedale, TN to Northwoods, TN is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Collegedale and Northwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collegedale and Northwoods.
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Start on Colcord Drive
21 m · 8 sec · Colcord Drive
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Turn left onto Apison Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Apison Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Apison Pike
3 mi · 5 min · Apison Pike
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Continue on Volkswagen Drive
1506 ft · 43 sec · Volkswagen Drive
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Take the ramp sharp left
1571 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 317 West, US 11 South, US 64 West: Bonny Oaks Drive, Old Lee Highway
1293 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
1115 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive
3.8 mi · 7 min · Bonny Oaks Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward TN 153 North
1536 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Carmack Road
862 ft · 38 sec · Carmack Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carmack Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Collegedale and Northwoods.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
TN 153 North
Merge slight left
6.13 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Collegedale and Sunny near Northwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Collegedale to Northwoods?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Chattanooga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Collegedale and 8.1 miles from Northwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collegedale and Sunny near Northwoods.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Collegedale and Northwoods. Straight-line distance: 13.28 mi (21.37 km).
#1 Collegedale
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,400 |
| Coordinates | 35.0531300, -85.0502300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northwoods
Northwoods is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1528500, -85.2510700 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwoods (-85.25107, 35.15285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.65 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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