Frederick to Smyrna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551.2 miles 887 km · straight line
661.4 miles estimated 1064.4 km · driving distance
13h 18min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Frederick from Smyrna?

The distance from Frederick to Smyrna is 551.2 miles (887 km) as the crow flies. Smyrna is located WSW of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 661.4 miles, taking about 13h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Frederick in Maryland and Smyrna 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 Frederick and Smyrna. 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 Frederick to Smyrna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 18min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 58min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 17min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frederick & Smyrna

Quick Facts

Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m elevation
Smyrna
35.98°N, 86.52°W
America/Chicago
166m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients