How far is Newbern, TN from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Newbern, TN to Nashville, TN is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newbern and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbern and Nashville.
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Start on the route
18 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Saint John Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint John Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 412 East: Jackson
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
28.9 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville
128.4 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
3052 ft · 47 sec · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Charlotte Avenue, Demonbreun Street
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on 12th Avenue North
61 m · 12 sec · 12th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Charlotte Avenue
100 m · 8 sec · Charlotte Avenue
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Continue on Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
2784 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newbern and Nashville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-40 East
Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville
128 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newbern and Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newbern to Nashville?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Newbern and 89.4 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newbern and Sunny near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newbern and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 138.27 mi (222.53 km).
#1 Newbern
Town in Dyer County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,230 |
| Coordinates | 36.1128500, -89.2617400 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
| Population | 684,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.1658900, -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $3.77 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
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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