How far is Ophir, GA from Canton, GA?

The driving distance from Ophir, GA to Canton, GA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.26 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.4 mi
23.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.4 mi
Kilometers
23.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.26 mi
Kilometers
27.77 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Ophir
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ophir
2026-04-18T09:37
Arrive Canton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ophir
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ball Ground
GA

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America

From Ophir
8.7 mi
00h 14m
To Canton
8.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Federal Road

    28 m · 5 sec · Old Federal Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Yellow Creek Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Yellow Creek Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hightower Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hightower Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hightower Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Hightower Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Hightower Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Hightower Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cumming Highway

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Cumming Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    1538 ft · 32 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    699 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumming Highway
8.66 mi · 50%
Hightower Road
3.84 mi · 22%
Yellow Creek Road
3.03 mi · 18%
East Main Street
1.46 mi · 8%
North Street
0.29 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cumming Highway

Turn right onto Cumming Highway

8.66 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ball Ground
00h 14m from Ophir
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ophir and Mostly Sunny near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 8.7 miles from Ophir and 8.5 miles from Canton.

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 2.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ophir and Mostly Sunny near Canton.

Stop Ideas Near Ball Ground

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ball Ground, 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 Ball Ground.

RAIL

Gainesville

51 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

60 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

99 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ophir and Canton. Straight-line distance: 14.4 mi (23.17 km).

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#1 Ophir

Ophir is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.3295400, -84.2649200
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Canton

#2 Canton

County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA

Population32,347
Coordinates34.2367600, -84.4907600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Federal Road (-84.264929, 34.329572)
End: South Church Street (-84.490863, 34.236767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.83
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.42 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.70 $5.40
Premium $4.78 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $5.62 $3.43 $6.86

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 Georgia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ophir and Canton. The current time is 09:37:52.

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.