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

437 miles 703.3 km · straight line
524.4 miles estimated 844 km · driving distance
10h 33min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Palm Coast?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Palm Coast is 437 miles (703.3 km) as the crow flies. Palm Coast is located SSE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 524.4 miles, taking about 10h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Palm Coast in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Coast. 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 Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 33min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 40min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 1min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Palm Coast

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Palm Coast
29.59°N, 81.21°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients