Edison to Great Smoky Mountains: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Edison from Great Smoky Mountains?
The distance from Edison to Great Smoky Mountains is 598.4 miles (963.1 km) as the crow flies. Great Smoky Mountains is located WSW of Edison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 718.1 miles, taking about 14h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Edison in New Jersey 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Edison 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 Edison to Great Smoky Mountains
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator