How far is New Hope, TN from Johnson City, TN?

The driving distance from New Hope, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 257 miles (413.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.97 mi
05h 09m
Flight
215.31 mi
346.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.31 mi
Kilometers
346.51 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.97 mi
Kilometers
413.55 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 3:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-17T17:26
Arrive Johnson City
Fri, Apr 17, 10:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 2:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hope
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lenoir City
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From New Hope
128.3 mi
02h 34m
To Johnson City
128.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Hope and Johnson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Johnson City.

  1. 1

    Start on Murfreesboro Road

    2876 ft · 2 min · Murfreesboro Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bradyville Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Bradyville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto John Bragg Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John Bragg Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    2256 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Spencer Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1473 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Mayberry Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Bockman Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Crossville Highway

    20.9 mi · 31 min · Crossville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Sparta Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Elmore Road

    1790 ft · 34 sec · Elmore Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Genesis Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Genesis Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hope and Johnson City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Genesis Road
104 mi · 40%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 22%
West Main Street
26.1 mi · 10%
Crossville Highway
20.9 mi · 8%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 5%
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Genesis Road

Merge slight left

64.5 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
215.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenoir City
02h 34m from New Hope
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Hope and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 257 miles (413.6 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from New Hope and 128.6 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Hope and Johnson City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Hope and Chance Rain Showers near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 215.31 mi (346.51 km).

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#1 New Hope

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,047
Coordinates35.8200700, -86.1602700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Johnson City

#2 Johnson City

The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee.

Population66,906
Coordinates36.3134400, -82.3534700
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: New Hope (-86.16027, 35.82007)
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.32 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.41
18.14 gal · 68.64 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.20 $68.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.57 $77.15
Premium $4.65 $42.21 $84.42
Diesel $5.30 $48.11 $96.21

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New Hope, TN and Johnson City, TN. The current time in New Hope is 17:26:07, although it is 18:26:07 in Johnson City.

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.