How far is Harrogate, TN from Johnson City, TN?
The driving distance from Harrogate, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 50m.
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.
County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrogate and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrogate and Johnson City.
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Start on Cumberland Gap Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on US 25E
7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E
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Turn left onto Appalachian Highway
22 mi · 26 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lee Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on Rogersville Bypass
3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass
10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Continue on Lee Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on West Stone Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Stone Drive
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Continue on Lee Highway
2990 ft · 43 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on West Stone Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Stone Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
22.5 mi · 26 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 Harrogate 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.
James H. Quillen Parkway
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
22.5 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harrogate and Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrogate to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Rogersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Harrogate and 51.2 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.54 one way or $27.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Harrogate and Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrogate and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 74.78 mi (120.35 km).
#1 Harrogate
City in the United States
| Population | 4,362 |
| Coordinates | 36.5823000, -83.6568600 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
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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