How far is Canton, GA from Ophir, GA?
The driving distance from Canton, GA to Ophir, GA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Ophir.
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Start on East Main Street
918 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Cumming Highway
8.6 mi · 15 min · Cumming Highway
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Turn left onto Hightower Road
2 mi · 4 min · Hightower Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hightower Road
32 m · 2 sec · Hightower Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hightower Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hightower Road
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Turn left onto Yellow Creek Road
3 mi · 7 min · Yellow Creek Road
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Turn right onto Old Federal Road
28 m · 3 sec · Old Federal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Federal Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and Ophir.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cumming Highway
Continue on Cumming Highway
8.65 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Canton and Mostly Sunny near Ophir.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Ophir?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ball Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Canton and 8.6 miles from Ophir.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canton and Mostly Sunny near Ophir.
Stop Ideas Near Ball Ground
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ball Ground.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Ophir. Straight-line distance: 14.4 mi (23.17 km).
#1 Canton
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 32,347 |
| Coordinates | 34.2367600, -84.4907600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ophir
Ophir is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3295400, -84.2649200 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ophir (-84.26492, 34.32954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.96 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
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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