How far is Greensboro, NC from Whispering Pines, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Whispering Pines, NC is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Whispering Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Whispering Pines.
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Start on West Market Street
40 m · 10 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Greene Street
1421 ft · 41 sec · South Greene Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West McGee Street
45 m · 3 sec · West McGee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
728 ft · 17 sec · West McGee Street
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Continue on South Davie Street
38 m · 3 sec · South Davie Street
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Turn slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.2 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 41 min
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Turn right onto Barker Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Barker Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Bonlee Carbonton Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Bonlee Carbonton Road
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Turn right onto Goldston Glendon Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Goldston Glendon Road
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Continue on Goldston Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Goldston Road
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Turn left onto Glendon Carthage Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · Glendon Carthage Road
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Continue on Glendon Carthage Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Glendon Carthage Road
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Turn straight
2597 ft · 47 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 15, US 501
929 ft · 20 sec · US 15, US 501
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Turn left onto Vass-Carthage Road
5 mi · 7 min · Vass-Carthage Road
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Turn right onto Niagara Carthage Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Niagara Carthage Road
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Turn right onto Hardee Lane
2356 ft · 1 min · Hardee Lane
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Turn left 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 Greensboro 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.
Old US Highway 421
Continue straight
33.7 mi · 00h 41m
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 Greensboro 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 Greensboro to Whispering Pines?
The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Greensboro and 35.4 miles from Whispering Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Greensboro and Rain Showers Likely near Whispering Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Siler City
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 Siler City.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Whispering Pines. Straight-line distance: 61.16 mi (98.43 km).
#1 Greensboro
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
| Population | 297,878 |
| Coordinates | 36.0726400, -79.7919800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
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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