There are
2,847 mi
from Palo Alto, CA to Smithfield, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from Palo Alto, California to Smithfield, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palo Alto, CA to Smithfield, NC) is 2,415.37 mi.
2,847 mi = 4,581.58 kms