Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brittontown, TN
Kelly
Eastview, TN
Kelly
Brittontown to Eastview is 10.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Kingsport Highway and Rock Quarry Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Tennessee's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a quick hop that doesn't require extensive planning, making it ideal for a simple transfer or an extension to another nearby destination. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and a minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsport Highway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Rock Quarry Road | 2 mi | 7m |
| Brittontown Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Tusculum Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Babbs Mill Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Austin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Housley Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Mount Bethel Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brittontown, TN and Eastview, TN.
Start on Brittontown Road
Turn left onto Babbs Mill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Babbs Mill Road
Turn right onto Rock Quarry Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 93
Turn right onto US 11E; US 321
Turn left onto US 321 Business
Turn left onto Housley Avenue
Continue on Austin Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 11E Business
Turn right onto Mount Bethel Road
Turn right onto East Barton Ridge Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Babbs Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto Babbs Mill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Rock Quarry Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 11E Business / Tusculum Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Barton Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brittontown on Monday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Eastview on Monday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll navigate using Kingsport Highway, Rock Quarry Road, and Brittontown Road. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 4.8 miles on Kingsport Highway. Expect a local feel with frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you move through populated areas.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Babbs Mill Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Babbs Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Babbs Mill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.9 miles (Rock Quarry Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
454 ft
Total Descent
438 ft
Highest Point
1,698 ft
~7.4 mi in
Elevation Range
325 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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