How far is New South Memphis, TN from Germantown, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Germantown, TN is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Germantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Germantown.
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Start on South Third Street
2789 ft · 49 sec · South Third Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South, I 240 East: Nashville, Jackson Miss
939 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Continue on Avron B Fogelman Expressway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72: Poplar Avenue, Germantown
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Poplar Avenue, Germantown
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Poplar Avenue
2164 ft · 50 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridgeway Road
839 ft · 23 sec · Ridgeway Road
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1516 ft · 34 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Poplar Pike
2.6 mi · 5 min · Poplar Pike
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Turn left onto West Street
60 m · 8 sec · West Street
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Continue on North Street
86 m · 14 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto South Germantown Road
131 m · 12 sec · South Germantown Road
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Turn left onto Southern Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · Southern Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southern Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Germantown.
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.
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Continue on Avron B Fogelman Expressway
7.45 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Partly Sunny near Germantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Germantown?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Memphis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from New South Memphis and 8.1 miles from Germantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New South Memphis and Partly Sunny near Germantown.
Stop Ideas Near Memphis
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 13.94 mi (22.44 km).
#1 New South Memphis
This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll.
| Population | 641,608 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -90.0567600 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Germantown
City in Shelby County, Tennessee
| Population | 39,240 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -89.8100900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Germantown (-89.81009, 35.08676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.90 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
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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