Outer Banks to Smyrna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

619.9 miles 997.7 km · straight line
743.9 miles estimated 1197.2 km · driving distance
14h 58min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Outer Banks from Smyrna?

The distance from Outer Banks to Smyrna is 619.9 miles (997.7 km) as the crow flies. Smyrna is located W of Outer Banks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 743.9 miles, taking about 14h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Outer Banks in North Carolina and Smyrna in Tennessee.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Outer Banks and Smyrna. 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.

How to Get from Outer Banks to Smyrna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 58min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 58min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 27min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Outer Banks & Smyrna

Quick Facts

Outer Banks
35.56°N, 75.47°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
Smyrna
35.98°N, 86.52°W
America/Chicago
166m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients