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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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 19m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Railroad Drive
19 m · 7 sec · Railroad Drive
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Turn left onto Old US 27 Loop No5
1052 ft · 48 sec · Old US 27 Loop No5
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Turn right onto Cal Hill Spur
827 ft · 42 sec · Cal Hill Spur
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Turn left onto US Route 27
1083 ft · 16 sec · US Route 27
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Turn right
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight left
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Corbin
1634 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Falls Highway
2851 ft · 41 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Falls Road
864 ft · 11 sec · Cumberland Falls Road
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Take the exit slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corbin Bypass
5.7 mi · 8 min · Corbin Bypass
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Turn right onto Cumberland Gap Parkway
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Bob Madon Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass
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Turn left onto Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road
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Continue on Pineville Road
13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
118 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.6 mi · 34 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Knot and Georgetown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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).
#1 Pine Knot
Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky
| Population | 1,621 |
| Coordinates | 36.6509100, -84.4385500 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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