How far is Canton, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Canton, NC to Greenville, NC is about 348 miles (560.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307.5 miles (494.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
348.04 mi
05h 25m
Flight
307.47 mi
494.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.47 mi
Kilometers
494.83 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.04 mi
Kilometers
560.11 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Kernersville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Canton
172.8 mi
02h 42m
To Greenville
175.2 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ashville Highway

    763 ft · 19 sec · Ashville Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Asheville Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Smokey Park Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Smokey Park Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wiggins Road

    60 m · 5 sec · Wiggins Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    173.7 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
174 mi · 50%
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 22%
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 21%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 3%
Asheville Highway
3.73 mi · 1%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

174 mi · 03h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
307.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kernersville
02h 42m from Canton
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canton and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canton to Greenville?

The road trip is about 348 miles (560.1 km) and usually takes 05h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.8 miles from Canton and 175.2 miles from Greenville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 307.5 miles (494.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.64 one way or $97.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Kernersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kernersville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kernersville.

BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

14 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

16 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

High Point

19 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

23 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 307.47 mi (494.83 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,369
Coordinates35.5328800, -82.8373600
Altitude797
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-82.837474, 35.532948)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.28 gal
46.49 L · about $48.64
Round trip
$97.28
24.56 gal · 92.98 L
Estimated CO2
109.1 kg one way
Round trip: 218.3 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $48.64 $97.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $54.39 $108.78
Premium $4.78 $58.67 $117.35
Diesel $5.62 $69.06 $138.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Greenville. The current time is 00:25:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.