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

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Whispering Pines, NC is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.47 mi
01h 00m
Flight
31.23 mi
50.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.23 mi
Kilometers
50.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.47 mi
Kilometers
61.91 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whispering Pines
Sat, May 2, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, May 2, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-02T08:26
Arrive Whispering Pines
Sat, May 2, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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
Fort Bragg
NC

United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina

From Fayetteville
19.2 mi
00h 30m
To Whispering Pines
19.3 mi
00h 30m

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
8 mph N
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 Fayetteville and Whispering Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

    1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Vass Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Vass Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lobelia Road

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Lobelia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2548 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1634 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    92 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Camp Easter Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Camp Easter Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Airport Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hardee Lane

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hardee Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Country Club Boulevard

    39 m · 6 sec · Country Club Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lobelia Road
11.3 mi · 29%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 22%
Vass Road
6.87 mi · 18%
Airport Road
4.02 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.3 mi · 6%
North Bragg Boulevard
2.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lobelia Road

Continue on Lobelia Road

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Bragg
00h 30m from Fayetteville
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville to Whispering Pines?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Fort Bragg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Fayetteville and 19.3 miles from Whispering Pines.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Bragg

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

14 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

35 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Cary

75 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Whispering Pines. Straight-line distance: 31.23 mi (50.26 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Whispering Pines

#2 Whispering Pines

Village in North Carolina

Population3,461
Coordinates35.2557100, -79.3722500
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Whispering Pines (-79.37225, 35.25571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.77
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.39 $10.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.78 $6.50 $13.00
Diesel $5.62 $7.65 $15.30

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 Fayetteville and Whispering Pines. The current time is 08:26:26.

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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.