How far is Johnson City, TN from Pine Crest, TN?

The driving distance from Johnson City, TN to Pine Crest, TN is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.87 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.21 mi
3.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.21 mi
Kilometers
3.55 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.87 mi
Kilometers
4.62 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Crest
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 PM EDT
Return by in Johnson City
Thu, Apr 16, 4:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson City
2026-04-16T16:02
Arrive Pine Crest
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Johnson City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Watauga
TN

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

From Johnson City
1.4 mi
00h 03m
To Pine Crest
1.4 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson City and Pine Crest.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City and Pine Crest.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    132 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    52 m · 10 sec · Buffalo Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West State of Franklin Road

    966 ft · 29 sec · West State of Franklin Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Roan Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Roan Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto University Parkway

    2041 ft · 55 sec · University Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway

    1139 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Milligan Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milligan Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Woodland Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Woodland Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson City and Pine Crest.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
310.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milligan Highway
1.39 mi · 49%
South Roan Street
0.78 mi · 27%
University Parkway
0.39 mi · 13%
West State of Franklin Road
0.18 mi · 6%
Buffalo Street
0.03 mi · 1%
Woodland Drive
0.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milligan Highway

Turn right onto Milligan Highway

1.18 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
2.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watauga
00h 03m from Johnson City
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson City and Mostly Sunny near Pine Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson City to Pine Crest?

The road trip is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Watauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Johnson City and 1.4 miles from Pine Crest.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson City and Mostly Sunny near Pine Crest.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson City and Pine Crest. Straight-line distance: 2.21 mi (3.55 km).

Johnson City

#1 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Pine Crest

#2 Pine Crest

Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee

Population2,388
Coordinates36.2992700, -82.3179200
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)
End: Pine Crest (-82.31792, 36.29927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.1 gal
0.38 L · about $0.38
Round trip
$0.75
0.2 gal · 0.76 L
Estimated CO2
0.9 kg one way
Round trip: 1.8 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.38 $0.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.43 $0.85
Premium $4.65 $0.47 $0.93
Diesel $5.30 $0.53 $1.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson City and Pine Crest. The current time is 16:02:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.