Great Smoky Mountains to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

665.7 miles 1071.3 km · straight line
766.2 miles actual route 1233.1 km · driving distance
15h 6min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Long Island?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Long Island is 665.7 miles (1071.3 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 766.2 miles, taking about 15h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Long Island in New York.

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. 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 Long Island. 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 Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 6min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 7min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~19h 38min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Long Island

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM