Greensboro to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

680.3 miles 1094.9 km · straight line
816.4 miles estimated 1313.9 km · driving distance
16h 25min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Greensboro from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Greensboro to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 680.3 miles (1094.9 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NNE of Greensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 816.4 miles, taking about 16h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Greensboro is in North Carolina, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greensboro and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Greensboro to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 25min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 42min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 21min $98–$286* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greensboro & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Greensboro
36.07°N, 79.79°W
America/New_York
270m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients