Great Smoky Mountains to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

623.6 miles 1003.6 km · straight line
716.9 miles actual route 1153.8 km · driving distance
13h 52min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from New York?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to New York is 623.6 miles (1003.6 km) as the crow flies. New York is located NE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 716.9 miles, taking about 13h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and New York 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 New York. 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 New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 52min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 38min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 2min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & New York

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM