How far is Georgetown, KY from Pikeville, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Pikeville, KY is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 40m.
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.
City in Letcher County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Pikeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Pikeville.
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Start on the route
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn sharp right
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
2395 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Gilley Hollow Road
93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
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Turn left onto College Road
2577 ft · 54 sec · College Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Highway 119
2.6 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 119
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Continue on West Johnson Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Street
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Continue on South Rasnick Road
546 ft · 7 sec · South Rasnick Road
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Continue on Coldiron Branch Road
2803 ft · 36 sec · Coldiron Branch Road
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Continue on Pine Mountain Road
15.8 mi · 26 min · Pine Mountain Road
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Turn right
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
29.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Pikeville
2583 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Hambley Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Hambley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Division Street
82 m · 9 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
94 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Pikeville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pine Mountain Road
Keep slight left
29.9 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Georgetown and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Pikeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Pikeville?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Fleming-Neon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Georgetown and 36.7 miles from Pikeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Georgetown and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Pikeville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Pikeville. Straight-line distance: 50.34 mi (81.01 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pikeville
City and county seat of Pike County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,432 |
| Coordinates | 37.4792700, -82.5187600 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pikeville (-82.51876, 37.47927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
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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