How far is Maggie Valley, NC from Canton, NC?
The driving distance from Maggie Valley, NC to Canton, NC is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maggie Valley and Canton.
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Start on Memory Lane
21 m · 8 sec · Memory Lane
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Turn left onto Soco Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Soco Road
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Continue on Dellwood Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Dellwood Road
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Take the ramp straight
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right onto Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 23: Clyde, Canton
5.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
45 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
44 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maggie Valley and Canton.
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.
US 19
Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 23: Clyde, Canton
5.28 mi · 00h 11m
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 Maggie Valley and Sunny near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maggie Valley to Canton?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Lake Junaluska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Maggie Valley and 7.9 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maggie Valley and Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Junaluska
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 Lake Junaluska.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maggie Valley and Canton. Straight-line distance: 14.67 mi (23.61 km).
#1 Maggie Valley
Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,258 |
| Coordinates | 35.5181600, -83.0976400 |
| Altitude | 918 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,369 |
| Coordinates | 35.5328800, -82.8373600 |
| Altitude | 797 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-82.83736, 35.53288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
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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