Albany, Georgia to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

281.3 miles 452.7 km · straight line
351.6 miles estimated 565.9 km · driving distance
7h 4min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Albany, Georgia from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Albany, Georgia to Great Smoky Mountains is 281.3 miles (452.7 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located N of Albany, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 351.6 miles, taking about 7h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Albany, Georgia in Georgia and Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, Georgia and Great Smoky Mountains. 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 Albany, Georgia to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 4min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 29min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 43min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, Georgia & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Albany, Georgia
31.58°N, 84.16°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Explore more routes from Great Smoky Mountains

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients