How far is Johnson City, TN from Bristol, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Bristol, TN is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Bristol.
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Start on the route
132 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
1620 ft · 56 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn left onto North Roan Street
1633 ft · 37 sec · North Roan Street
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Turn right onto East Watauga Avenue
1812 ft · 45 sec · East Watauga Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
135 m · 11 sec · Oak Street
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Take the ramp straight
962 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11E North, US 19W North
1990 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Roan Street
2932 ft · 1 min · North Roan Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Highway
12.4 mi · 20 min · Bristol Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1151 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
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Turn left onto Carl Moore Parkway
1.1 km · 54 sec · Carl Moore Parkway
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Continue on Virginia Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Virginia Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
743 ft · 12 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
3041 ft · 42 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1033 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
1 km · 1 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Bristol.
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.
Bristol Highway
Turn slight right onto Bristol Highway
12.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson City and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Bristol?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Bluff City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Johnson City and 13.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Johnson City and Sunny near Bristol.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 21.51 mi (34.61 km).
#1 Johnson City
The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.
| Population | 66,906 |
| Coordinates | 36.3134400, -82.3534700 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
City in Tennessee
| Population | 27,142 |
| Coordinates | 36.5951100, -82.1887400 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-82.18874, 36.59511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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