How far is Canton, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Canton and Durham is 223.1 miles (359.04 km).
Flight distance from Canton, NC to Durham, NC is 223.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Canton to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Canton, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 240.32 miles (386.76 km) by car.
Driving from Canton to Durham will take approximately 03 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Canton
Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4369 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°31'58"N 82°50'14"W |
| Latitude | 35.5328800 |
| Longitude | -82.8373600 |
| Altitude | 797 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.
| Population | 285897 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W |
| Latitude | 35.9940300 |
| Longitude | -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Durham: (-78.898591,35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Canton and Durham
The distance between Canton and Durham is 387 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 17 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Canton and Durham. The current time is 05:32:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.1 liters (8.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Canton and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Canton to Durham is $27.36 (diesel $35.98).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $27.36 | $30.79 | $34.01 | $35.98 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Canton and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
