Great Smoky Mountains to Harrisonburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

321.5 miles 517.4 km · straight line
385.8 miles estimated 620.9 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Harrisonburg?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Harrisonburg is 321.5 miles (517.4 km) as the crow flies. Harrisonburg is located NE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.8 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Harrisonburg in Virginia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Smoky Mountains and Harrisonburg. 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 Great Smoky Mountains to Harrisonburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Harrisonburg

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients