Bristol, Tennessee to Thomasville, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

127.3 miles 204.9 km · straight line
159.1 miles estimated 256.1 km · driving distance
3h 12min estimated drive time
$15 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Thomasville, North Carolina?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Thomasville, North Carolina is 127.3 miles (204.9 km) as the crow flies. Thomasville, North Carolina is located ESE of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 159.1 miles, taking about 3h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Thomasville, North Carolina in North Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Tennessee and Thomasville, North Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bristol, Tennessee to Thomasville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 12min $15 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 50min $13–$24* Budget
Train ~3h 2min $19–$56* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Thomasville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m elevation
Thomasville, North Carolina
35.88°N, 80.08°W
America/New_York
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 42 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 195.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients