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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Continue straight
6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Albemarle Road
1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road
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Continue on Troy Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right
613 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Troy Candor Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Troy Candor Road
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Continue on Candor-Troy Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Candor-Troy Road
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Turn right
913 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Pack House Road
2643 ft · 50 sec · Pack House Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 28 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Midland Road
943 ft · 32 sec · Midland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Midland Road
1175 ft · 26 sec · Midland Road
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Turn left onto Airport Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Airport Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Road
41 m · 3 sec · Airport Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Airport Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto Hardee Lane
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hardee Lane
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Turn right onto Country Club Boulevard
39 m · 6 sec · Country Club Boulevard
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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.
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.
West Main Street
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18.7 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.
Southern Pines
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Lexington
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Whispering Pines. Straight-line distance: 68.98 mi (111.02 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whispering Pines
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 3,461 |
| Coordinates | 35.2557100, -79.3722500 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whispering Pines (-79.37225, 35.25571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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