Great Smoky Mountains to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

379.9 miles 611.4 km · straight line
509 miles actual route 819.2 km · driving distance
10h 2min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Jacksonville, Florida is 379.9 miles (611.4 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located SSE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509 miles, taking about 10h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

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 Jacksonville, Florida. 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 Great Smoky Mountains to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 2min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 2min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 32min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM