Great Smoky Mountains to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Pittsburgh is 383.9 miles (617.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NNE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 460.7 miles, taking about 9h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Pittsburgh. 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.