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

The driving distance from New Hope, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.12 mi
04h 34m
Flight
206.36 mi
332.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.36 mi
Kilometers
332.11 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.12 mi
Kilometers
386.43 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:57 PM EDT
Return by in New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-18T07:23
Arrive Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
7:52 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

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
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From New Hope
120 mi
02h 17m
To Johnson City
120.1 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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 the route

    3066 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Shellmound Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Shellmound Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  15. 15

    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

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
137 mi · 57%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 24%
Shellmound Road
31 mi · 13%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 6%
I 26 East
0.4 mi
East Market Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

99.2 mi · 01h 50m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
206.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
02h 17m from New Hope
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Hope and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 240.1 miles (386.4 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from New Hope and 120.1 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Hope and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 206.36 mi (332.11 km).

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#1 New Hope

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,067
Coordinates35.0050800, -85.6583000
Altitude218
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 (-85.6583, 35.00508)
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.07 L · about $31.94
Round trip
$63.88
16.94 gal · 64.14 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.94 $63.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.02 $72.05
Premium $4.65 $39.42 $78.84
Diesel $5.30 $44.92 $89.85

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 18, 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 07:23:18, although it is 08:23:18 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.