How far is Pine Knot, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Pine Knot, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
108.24 mi
02h 19m
Flight
78.32 mi
126.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.32 mi
Kilometers
126.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.24 mi
Kilometers
174.19 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in Pine Knot
Sun, May 31, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Knot
2026-05-31T11:33
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 1:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Knot
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
Barbourville
KY

City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States

From Pine Knot
59.9 mi
01h 09m
To Georgetown
48.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Knot and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Knot and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Drive

    19 m · 7 sec · Railroad Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old US 27 Loop No5

    1052 ft · 48 sec · Old US 27 Loop No5

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cal Hill Spur

    827 ft · 42 sec · Cal Hill Spur

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Route 27

    1083 ft · 16 sec · US Route 27

  5. 5

    Turn right

    18.5 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    1617 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Corbin

    1634 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    2851 ft · 41 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Falls Road

    864 ft · 11 sec · Cumberland Falls Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    78 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Corbin Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Corbin Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cumberland Gap Parkway

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Knot and Georgetown.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 30%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
28.7 mi · 27%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 15%
US Route 27
14 mi · 13%
Corbin Bypass
5.65 mi · 5%
Bob Madon Bypass
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Gap Parkway

Turn right onto Cumberland Gap Parkway

28.7 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barbourville
01h 09m from Pine Knot
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Knot and Partly Cloudy near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Knot to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Barbourville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Pine Knot and 48.3 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pine Knot and Partly Cloudy near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Knot and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 78.32 mi (126.04 km).

Pine Knot

#1 Pine Knot

Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky

Population1,621
Coordinates36.6509100, -84.4385500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Drive (-84.43856, 36.650952)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.46 L · about $14.41
Round trip
$28.81
7.64 gal · 28.92 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.41 $28.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.25 $32.49
Premium $4.65 $17.78 $35.56
Diesel $5.30 $20.26 $40.52

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 Kentucky · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Knot and Georgetown. The current time is 11:33:58.

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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.