Origin
Bartlett, TN
Late night in Bartlett on Monday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, TN to Newbern, TN
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
77 mi
124 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
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6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlett, TN
Kelly
Newbern, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Newbern, TN covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 51, Austin Peay Highway, Mount Carmel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.1 miles on US 51. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.5 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Newbern, TN covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 51 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near TN 14 / Austin Peay Highway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (TN 14 / Austin Peay Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (TN 384 / Mount Carmel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (US 51; TN 59): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
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TN 14 / Austin Peay Highway
At end of road, turn right onto TN 14 / Austin Peay Highway
Navigation decision point
5
22.4 mi into trip
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~32m in
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TN 384 / Mount Carmel Road
Turn left onto TN 384 / Mount Carmel Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
30.6 mi into trip
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~45m in
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US 51; TN 59
Turn right onto US 51; TN 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
67.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
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US 51 Bus; SR 104 / McGaughey Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 51 Bus; SR 104 / McGaughey Street
Navigation decision point
4
67.9 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
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US 51 Bus / Troy Avenue
Turn right onto US 51 Bus / Troy Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 51 | 35.1 mi | 45m |
| Austin Peay Highway | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| Mount Carmel Road | 6 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 14 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Saint John Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Main Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South College Street | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 51
— 35.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Newbern, TN.
1
Start on Stage Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Stage Road
2
Turn right onto Old Brownsville Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Brownsville Road
3
Continue on New Brownsville Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
New Brownsville Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Austin Peay Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Austin Peay Highway
5
Continue on State Highway 14
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 14
6
Turn left onto Mount Carmel Road
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Mount Carmel Road
7
Continue on South College Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South College Street
8
Turn left onto West Church Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Church Avenue
9
Turn right
35 mi
·
45 min
10
Turn slight right onto South Main Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Avenue
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto McGaughey Street
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
McGaughey Street
12
Turn right onto Troy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Troy Avenue
13
Turn right onto Gordon Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Gordon Street
14
Turn left onto North Sampson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Sampson Avenue
15
Continue on Saint John Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint John Avenue
16
Continue on West Main Street
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
17
Turn right
59 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.5 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 77 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.5 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newbern, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bartlett, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bartlett, TN
This is one driving day of about 77 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bartlett, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 51 for about 35.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.5 mi from Bartlett, TN · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newbern, TN
The final approach into Newbern, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newbern, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.70 one way
$23.39 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.54 | $29.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newbern, TN
Late night in Newbern on Monday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Newbern, TN covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 51, Austin Peay Highway, Mount Carmel Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.5 miles from Bartlett, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (TN 14 / Austin Peay Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (TN 384 / Mount Carmel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (US 51; TN 59): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bartlett, TN to Newbern, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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