Great Smoky Mountains to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

544.2 miles 875.8 km · straight line
633.4 miles actual route 1019.3 km · driving distance
12h 17min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Philadelphia?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Philadelphia is 544.2 miles (875.8 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 633.4 miles, taking about 12h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 17min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 44min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~15h 58min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM