How far is Concord, NC from Whispering Pines, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Whispering Pines, NC is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.83 mi
02h 02m
Flight
68.98 mi
111.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.98 mi
Kilometers
111.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.83 mi
Kilometers
130.08 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whispering Pines
Sat, May 2, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 2, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-02T08:26
Arrive Whispering Pines
Sat, May 2, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Troy
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Concord
40.4 mi
01h 01m
To Whispering Pines
40.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Whispering Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Whispering Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

    875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Troy Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    613 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Troy Candor Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Troy Candor Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Candor-Troy Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Candor-Troy Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    913 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Pack House Road

    2643 ft · 50 sec · Pack House Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Midland Road

    943 ft · 32 sec · Midland Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Midland Road

    1175 ft · 26 sec · Midland Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Airport Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Airport Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Airport Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hardee Lane

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hardee Lane

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Country Club Boulevard

    39 m · 6 sec · Country Club Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Whispering Pines.

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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corban Avenue Southeast
22.5 mi · 28%
West Main Street
21.2 mi · 26%
Troy Road
13.8 mi · 17%
Candor-Troy Road
5.83 mi · 7%
Albemarle Road
5.69 mi · 7%
Airport Road
4.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 01m from Concord
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Concord and Rain Showers Likely near Whispering Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Whispering Pines?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Concord and 40.5 miles from Whispering Pines.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Concord and Rain Showers Likely near Whispering Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

50 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

56 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

61 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

62 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Whispering Pines. Straight-line distance: 68.98 mi (111.02 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Whispering Pines

#2 Whispering Pines

Village in North Carolina

Population3,461
Coordinates35.2557100, -79.3722500
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Whispering Pines (-79.37225, 35.25571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $11.29
Round trip
$22.58
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.29 $22.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.62 $25.25
Premium $4.78 $13.62 $27.23
Diesel $5.62 $16.03 $32.06

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 North Carolina · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Whispering Pines. The current time is 08:26:30.

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.