Baltimore to Kannapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.7 miles 551.5 km · straight line
411.8 miles actual route 662.7 km · driving distance
8h 6min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Kannapolis?

The distance from Baltimore to Kannapolis is 342.7 miles (551.5 km) as the crow flies. Kannapolis is located SW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 411.8 miles, taking about 8h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Kannapolis in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and Kannapolis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Kannapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 6min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 43min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 42min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Kannapolis

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Kannapolis
35.49°N, 80.62°W
America/New_York
244m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM