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

The driving distance from New Market, TN to Johnson City, TN is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.95 mi
01h 34m
Flight
68.4 mi
110.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.4 mi
Kilometers
110.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.95 mi
Kilometers
131.89 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in New Market
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Market
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive Johnson City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Market
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Baileyton
TN

Human settlement in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America

From New Market
40.9 mi
00h 47m
To Johnson City
41 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
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 Market and Johnson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Circle Drive

    61 m · 14 sec · Circle Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Churchview Street

    685 ft · 32 sec · Churchview Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Andrew Johnson Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Air Park Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Air Park Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Enka Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Enka Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    44.3 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

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

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 91

    614 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1705 ft · 38 sec · East Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Buffalo Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Market 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Enka Highway
48 mi · 59%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14 mi · 17%
Andrew Johnson Highway
9.2 mi · 11%
Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway
6.16 mi · 8%
Air Park Boulevard
1.69 mi · 2%
West Broadway Boulevard
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Enka Highway

Merge slight left

44.3 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baileyton
00h 47m from New Market
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Market 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 Market to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Baileyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from New Market and 41 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Market and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Market and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 68.4 mi (110.08 km).

New Market

#1 New Market

Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,381
Coordinates36.1039800, -83.5526800
Altitude327
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 Market (-83.55268, 36.10398)
End: Johnson City (-82.35347, 36.31344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.95 L · about $10.90
Round trip
$21.80
5.78 gal · 21.9 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.90 $21.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.29 $24.58
Premium $4.65 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $5.30 $15.33 $30.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Market and Johnson City. The current time is 20:22:56.

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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.