Great Smoky Mountains to Ponte Vedra Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Ponte Vedra Beach?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Ponte Vedra Beach is 390.7 miles (628.7 km) as the crow flies. Ponte Vedra Beach is located SSE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 468.8 miles, taking about 9h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach. 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.