How far is East Ridge, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from East Ridge, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 09m.
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.
Human settlement in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Ridge and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Ridge and Johnson City.
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Start on Rosa Circle
87 m · 13 sec · Rosa Circle
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Turn right onto Elgin Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Elgin Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Reeds Chapel Road
76 m · 11 sec · Reeds Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Morelock Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Morelock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Davy Crockett Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Davy Crockett Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1577 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Enka Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Enka Highway
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Turn left
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
44.3 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
2112 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 91
614 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn right
132 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Ridge and Johnson City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Enka Highway
Merge slight left
44.3 mi · 00h 48m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Ridge to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Baileyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from East Ridge and 29.1 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
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 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Ridge and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 50.18 mi (80.76 km).
#1 East Ridge
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 21,205 |
| Coordinates | 36.2523200, -83.2512800 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson City
The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.
| Population | 66,906 |
| Coordinates | 36.3134400, -82.3534700 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherry Street (-82.353659, 36.313645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $3.77 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
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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