How far is Emmitt Heights, TN from Smithsburg, MD?
The driving distance from Emmitt Heights, TN to Smithsburg, MD is about 663.4 miles (1067.7 km), with a travel time of about 12h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 555.1 miles (893.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmitt Heights and Smithsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmitt Heights and Smithsburg.
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Start on Drew Street
943 ft · 44 sec · Drew Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
2178 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
29.2 mi · 31 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
131.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Frederick, Hancock
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
2349 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8 mi · 9 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 66: Smithsburg, Boonsboro
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 66 North: Smithsburg, Red Heifer
25 m · 2 sec
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Turn left onto Mapleville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mapleville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mapleville Road
47 m · 3 sec · Mapleville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mapleville Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Mapleville Road
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Continue on West Water Street
1 km · 1 min · West Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emmitt Heights and Smithsburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
157 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Emmitt Heights and Sunny near Smithsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emmitt Heights to Smithsburg?
The road trip is about 663.4 miles (1067.7 km) and usually takes 12h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chilhowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 330.6 miles from Emmitt Heights and 332.9 miles from Smithsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 555.1 miles (893.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $86.20 one way or $172.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 208 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Emmitt Heights and Smithsburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Emmitt Heights and Sunny near Smithsburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmitt Heights and Smithsburg. Straight-line distance: 555.16 mi (893.44 km).
#1 Emmitt Heights
Emmitt Heights is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8972900, -86.5661100 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithsburg
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,969 |
| Coordinates | 39.6548200, -77.5727700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smithsburg (-77.57277, 39.65482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1068 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $86.20 | $172.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $97.15 | $194.30 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $106.82 | $213.64 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $138.05 | $276.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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