How far is Pine Crest, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Pine Crest, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 500.9 miles (806.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 442.2 miles (711.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
500.94 mi
07h 38m
Flight
442.14 mi
711.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
442.14 mi
Kilometers
711.55 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
500.94 mi
Kilometers
806.18 km
Drive Time
07h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Thu, Apr 16, 11:58 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Crest
Fri, Apr 17, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Crest
2026-04-16T17:19
Arrive New South Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Crest
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Pine Crest
249.5 mi
03h 49m
To New South Memphis
251.3 mi
03h 49m

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
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Crest and New South Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Crest and New South Memphis.

  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

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  20. 20

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street

    539 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Crest and New South Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
251 mi · 50%
Nashville
155 mi · 31%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 11%
James H. Quillen Parkway
14.3 mi · 3%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 1%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

197 mi · 03h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
442.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
03h 49m from Pine Crest
Leave By
8:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Crest and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Crest to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 500.9 miles (806.2 km) and usually takes 07h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 249.5 miles from Pine Crest and 251.3 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 442.2 miles (711.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.67 one way or $133.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.1 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 New South Memphis, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Watertown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Crest and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 442.14 mi (711.55 km).

Pine Crest

#1 Pine Crest

Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee

Population2,388
Coordinates36.2992700, -82.3179200
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
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#2 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.

Population641,608
Coordinates35.0867600, -90.0567600
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodland Drive (-82.317942, 36.299312)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 806 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.68 gal
66.91 L · about $66.67
Round trip
$133.34
35.36 gal · 133.82 L
Estimated CO2
157.1 kg one way
Round trip: 314.2 kg / 693 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $66.67 $133.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $75.19 $150.39
Premium $4.65 $82.28 $164.57
Diesel $5.30 $93.77 $187.55

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 New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Pine Crest is 17:19:54, although it is 16:19:54 in New South Memphis.

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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.