How far is Pine Crest, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Pine Crest, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
288.11 mi
04h 26m
Flight
229.56 mi
369.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.56 mi
Kilometers
369.44 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.11 mi
Kilometers
463.67 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 7:12 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Crest
Fri, Apr 17, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Crest
2026-04-16T15:45
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 8:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Crest
9:00 PM EDT
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
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From Pine Crest
143.6 mi
02h 13m
To Murfreesboro
144.5 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Crest and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Crest and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodland Drive

    26 m · 10 sec · Woodland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milligan Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Milligan Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Legion Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Legion Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    747 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Crest and Murfreesboro.

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 46%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 20%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 19%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 7%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14.3 mi · 5%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.6 mi
229.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
02h 13m from Pine Crest
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Crest and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Crest to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Pine Crest and 144.5 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.35 one way or $76.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pine Crest and Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pine Crest and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Crest and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 229.56 mi (369.44 km).

Pine Crest

#1 Pine Crest

Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee

Population2,388
Coordinates36.2992700, -82.3179200
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodland Drive (-82.317942, 36.299312)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.48 L · about $38.35
Round trip
$76.70
20.34 gal · 76.96 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.35 $76.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.25 $86.51
Premium $4.65 $47.33 $94.66
Diesel $5.30 $53.94 $107.88

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pine Crest, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Pine Crest is 15:45:39, although it is 14:45:39 in Murfreesboro.

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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.