How far is Johnson City, TN from Harrogate, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Harrogate, TN is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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 02h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Harrogate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Harrogate.
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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
21.9 mi · 26 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11W
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11W South
138 m · 13 sec
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Merge left onto West Stone Drive
23.2 mi · 28 min · West Stone Drive
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Continue on Rogersville Bypass
5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Continue on West Main Street
16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right
1851 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Appalachian Highway
20.4 mi · 24 min · Appalachian Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US 25E
7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cumberland Gap Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
2763 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
79 m · 12 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
6 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Harrogate.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Stone Drive
Merge left onto West Stone Drive
23.2 mi · 00h 28m
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 Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrogate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Harrogate?
The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 50.7 miles from Johnson City and 50.8 miles from Harrogate.
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 26.7 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Johnson City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrogate.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Harrogate. Straight-line distance: 74.78 mi (120.35 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 Harrogate
City in the United States
| Population | 4,362 |
| Coordinates | 36.5823000, -83.6568600 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrogate (-83.65686, 36.5823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 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 15m |
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 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
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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