Origin
Newport, TN
Morning in Newport on Wednesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport, TN to Johnson City, TN
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
57.4 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
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6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, TN
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Johnson City, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newport, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Andrew Johnson Highway, North Street, West Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on West Andrew Johnson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.97 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
28.7 miles from Newport, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 57.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Andrew Johnson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 321 / McMahan Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 321 / McMahan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (US 321; SR 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 56.5 miles (SR 91 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 321 / McMahan Avenue
Turn left onto US 321 / McMahan Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
25.4 mi into trip
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~33m in
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US 321; SR 70
Take the exit onto US 321; SR 70
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
56.5 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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SR 91 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 91 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
57.2 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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Buffalo Street
Turn right onto Buffalo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
57.3 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Andrew Johnson Highway | 23.4 mi | 29m |
| North Street | 22.5 mi | 28m |
| West Market Street | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| West Jackson Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Asheville Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 321 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Summer Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Andrew Johnson Highway
— 23.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, TN and Johnson City, TN.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 321
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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McMahan Avenue
3
Continue on US 321
22 mi
·
28 min
·
North Street
4
Continue on US 321
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto US 321; SR 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Asheville Highway
6
Turn left onto US 321; US 11E Business; SR 70
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Summer Street
7
Take the exit onto US 321; SR 70
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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US 321; SR 70
8
Merge onto US 11E; US 321; SR 70
23 mi
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29 min
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West Andrew Johnson Highway
9
Continue on US 11E; US 321
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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West Jackson Boulevard
10
Continue on US 11E; US 321
4.5 mi
·
8 min
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West Market Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto SR 91
520 ft
·
18 sec
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Delaware Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto SR 91
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto Buffalo Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Buffalo Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right
433 ft
·
31 sec
15
Arrive at 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 28.7 miles from Newport, TN, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.4 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 57.4 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.7 miles or 37m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnson City, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newport, 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 Newport, TN
This is one driving day of about 57.4 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newport, 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 West Andrew Johnson Highway for about 23.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Newport, TN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 57.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Newport, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Johnson City, TN
The final approach into Johnson City, 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 Johnson City, 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
$8.97 one way
$17.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.85 | $19.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Johnson City, TN
Morning in Johnson City on Wednesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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 19m 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 Newport, TN to Johnson City, TN covers 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Andrew Johnson Highway, North Street, West Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 miles from Newport, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.97 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 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 321 / McMahan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (US 321; SR 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 56.5 miles (SR 91 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newport, TN to Johnson City, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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