Great Smoky Mountains to Palm Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

550.5 miles 885.9 km · straight line
660.6 miles estimated 1063.1 km · driving distance
13h 17min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
161° SSE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Palm Bay?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Palm Bay is 550.5 miles (885.9 km) as the crow flies. Palm Bay is located SSE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 660.6 miles, taking about 13h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay. 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 Palm Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 17min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 56min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 16min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Palm Bay

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Palm Bay
28.03°N, 80.59°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients