How far is Johnson City, TN from New Tazewell, TN?
The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to New Tazewell, TN is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 54m.
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 located in Lincoln and Marshall County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and New Tazewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and New Tazewell.
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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
19.7 mi · 23 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto Youngstown Road
1861 ft · 1 min · Youngstown Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto First Avenue
10 m · 2 sec · First Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · First Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and New Tazewell.
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.
Clear leaving Johnson City and Sunny near New Tazewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to New Tazewell?
The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Johnson City and 46.4 miles from New Tazewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Johnson City and Sunny near New Tazewell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and New Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 69.89 mi (112.48 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 New Tazewell
City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,705 |
| Coordinates | 36.4425800, -83.5996300 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Tazewell (-83.59963, 36.44258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.91 | $27.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
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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