Great Smoky Mountains to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

708.1 miles 1139.5 km · straight line
846.2 miles actual route 1361.9 km · driving distance
16h 16min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Miami?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Miami is 708.1 miles (1139.5 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located SSE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 846.2 miles, taking about 16h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Miami in Florida.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 16min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 31min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~21h 9min $102–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Miami

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM