Great Smoky Mountains to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

617 miles 993 km · straight line
740.4 miles estimated 1191.6 km · driving distance
14h 54min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Newark, New Jersey is 617 miles (993 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located NE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 740.4 miles, taking about 14h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey.

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 Newark, New Jersey. 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 Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 54min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 53min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 22min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients