Great Smoky Mountains to Orlando: Road Trip Guide & Distance

504.1 miles 811.2 km · straight line
604.8 miles estimated 973.4 km · driving distance
12h 10min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
165° SSE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Orlando?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Orlando is 504.1 miles (811.2 km) as the crow flies. Orlando is located SSE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 604.8 miles, taking about 12h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Orlando 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 10min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 36min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 49min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Orlando

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Orlando
28.54°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
34m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients