How far is Germantown, TN from New South Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Germantown, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown and New South Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown and New South Memphis.
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Start on Southern Avenue
782 ft · 41 sec · Southern Avenue
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Turn left onto Johnny Lane
722 ft · 38 sec · Johnny Lane
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Turn left onto Dogwood Road
1033 ft · 30 sec · Dogwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Germantown Road
86 m · 12 sec · South Germantown Road
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Turn left onto North Street
86 m · 20 sec · North Street
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Continue on West Street
60 m · 11 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto Poplar Pike
2.6 mi · 5 min · Poplar Pike
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Continue on Park Avenue
1453 ft · 34 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridgeway Road
711 ft · 17 sec · Ridgeway Road
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-240 West: Jackson Mississippi
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
539 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Third Street
2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Germantown and New South Memphis.
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.
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
7.42 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Germantown and Mostly Sunny near New South Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Germantown to New South Memphis?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Memphis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Germantown and 8.9 miles from New South Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Germantown and Mostly Sunny near New South Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Memphis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 13.94 mi (22.44 km).
#1 Germantown
City in Shelby County, Tennessee
| Population | 39,240 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -89.8100900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New South Memphis
This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll.
| Population | 641,608 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -90.0567600 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 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 | $3.90 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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