Great Smoky Mountains to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

427.2 miles 687.5 km · straight line
501.1 miles actual route 806.5 km · driving distance
10h 32min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 427.2 miles (687.5 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located ENE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501.1 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Virginia Beach Oceanfront in Virginia.

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 Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 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 Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 32min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 38min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~10h 0min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Smoky Mountains & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Great Smoky Mountains
35.61°N, 83.49°W
America/New_York
2025m elevation
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM