How far is Whispering Pines, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Whispering Pines, NC to Concord, NC is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Whispering Pines and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whispering Pines and Concord.
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Start on Country Club Boulevard
39 m · 11 sec · Country Club Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hardee Lane
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hardee Lane
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Road
34 m · 2 sec · Airport Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Airport Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Airport Road
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Turn slight right onto Midland Road
1169 ft · 28 sec · Midland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NC 211: Candor
155 m · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NC 211: Candor
20.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue on Pack House Road
2118 ft · 39 sec · Pack House Road
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Turn slight left
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Candor-Troy Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Candor-Troy Road
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Continue on Troy Candor Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Troy Candor Road
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Take the ramp left toward NC 24 West, NC 27 West
632 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Troy Bypass
13.4 mi · 18 min · Troy Bypass
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Continue on Albemarle Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
35 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
1809 ft · 36 sec · Albemarle Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1250 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Concord Road
22.5 mi · 35 min · Concord Road
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whispering Pines and Concord.
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.
Concord Road
Turn right onto Concord Road
22.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
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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 Whispering Pines and Rain Showers Likely near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whispering Pines to Concord?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 40.3 miles from Whispering Pines and 40.6 miles from Concord.
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 12 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.33 one way or $22.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whispering Pines and Rain Showers Likely near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whispering Pines and Concord. Straight-line distance: 68.98 mi (111.02 km).
#1 Whispering Pines
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 3,461 |
| Coordinates | 35.2557100, -79.3722500 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
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 37m |
| 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 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.67 | $25.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
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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