Great Smoky Mountains to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Great Smoky Mountains from Washington DC?
The distance from Great Smoky Mountains to Washington DC is 421.4 miles (678.2 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NE of Great Smoky Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 496.8 miles, taking about 9h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and Washington DC in District of Columbia.
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 Washington DC. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
- You could travel this distance about 59.1 times to circle the Earth's equator