Baltimore to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

454.7 miles 731.7 km · straight line
534.1 miles actual route 859.6 km · driving distance
10h 15min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Baltimore to Great Smoky Mountains is 454.7 miles (731.7 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located WSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 534.1 miles, taking about 10h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and Great Smoky Mountains. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Great Smoky Mountains

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 15min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 18min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~9h 44min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Great Smoky Mountains

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM