I-81 Rest Area - Greene County East
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Trip from New Market, TN to Johnson City, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
82 mi
132 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Market, TN
Dominic Müser
Johnson City, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
New Market, TN to Johnson City, TN is 82 miles and takes about 1h 34m via I 81, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, traversing the Southeast region. The route is mostly highway, making for a straightforward drive. Given its short length and efficient travel time, it's ideal for a quick hop between these two points without requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41 miles from New Market, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 44.3 mi | 47m |
| James H. Quillen Parkway | 14 mi | 16m |
| Andrew Johnson Highway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Enka Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Air Park Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 44.3 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market, TN and Johnson City, TN.
1
Start on Circle Drive
200 ft
·
13 sec
·
Circle Drive
2
Turn left onto Churchview Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Churchview Street
3
Turn left onto US 11E
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Andrew Johnson Highway
4
Continue on US 11E; SR 92
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
5
Continue on US 11E
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Andrew Johnson Highway
6
Turn right onto SR 160; SR 342
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Air Park Boulevard
7
Continue on SR 160; SR 342
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Gov Dewitt Clinton Sentor Highway
8
Continue on SR 160
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Enka Highway
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
10
Merge onto I 81
44 mi
·
47 min
·
I 81
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 57A
Toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
12
Merge onto I 26; US 23
14 mi
·
16 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 23
Toward TN 91
14
Turn right onto SR 91
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Market Street
15
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Buffalo Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right
433 ft
·
31 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility for when to depart. Leaving New Market in the morning or early afternoon allows ample time to reach Johnson City before evening. You can easily complete this trip in one day without needing to split it. Plan to refuel before you leave or at one of the many exits along I 81, as the $13 fuel cost suggests a relatively efficient trip. The longest stretch on I 81 is about 44 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before hitting that segment.
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 41 miles from New Market, TN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.3 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 47m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnson City, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving New Market, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Market, TN
This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from New Market, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 44.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41 miles from New Market, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
I-81 Rest Area - Greene County West
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Frank Lorino Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 17.6
Morristown, Tennessee
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+14235816451
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 81.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Churchview Street
Turn left onto Churchview Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 160; SR 342 / Air Park Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 160; SR 342 / Air Park Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 57A
Toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, As...
5
81.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward TN 91
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 23
Toward TN 91
5
81.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
Buffalo Street
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.82 one way
$25.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.08 | $28.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.10 | $36.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.48 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Origin
New Market, TN
Morning in New Market on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Johnson City, TN
Morning in Johnson City on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 71% of the 82 miles on major roads like I 81. You'll experience a longest stretch of 44.3 miles on I 81, indicating extended periods of cruising. After the highway portion, you'll transition to roads like James H. Quillen Parkway and Andrew Johnson Highway for the remainder of the trip. Expect a noticeable shift from high-speed travel to more local road conditions.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.3 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and James H. Quillen Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Churchview Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Churchview Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (SR 160; SR 342 / Air Park Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 66.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Market, TN to Johnson City, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Asheville along the way.
Asheville
66.9 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 82 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.3 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Churchview Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (SR 160; SR 342 / Air Park Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 66.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Johnson City, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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