Boston, Massachusetts to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Great Smoky Mountains is 812.9 miles (1308.3 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located WSW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 927.7 miles, taking about 18h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts 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.