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

The driving distance from Whispering Pines, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
38.61 mi
00h 52m
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
38.61 mi
Kilometers
62.14 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, May 2, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Whispering Pines
Sat, May 2, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whispering Pines
2026-05-02T07:15
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, May 2, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whispering Pines
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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 Whispering Pines
19.4 mi
00h 26m
To Fayetteville
19.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
63°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 Whispering Pines and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Boulevard

    39 m · 11 sec · Country Club Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hardee Lane

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hardee Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Airport Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Holly Road

    1354 ft · 35 sec · Holly Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Camp Easter Road

    2156 ft · 53 sec · Camp Easter Road

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    646 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    153 m · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1719 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1831 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lobelia Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Lobelia Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Lobelia Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Lobelia Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Vass Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Vass Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Bragg Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 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
4.06 mi · 11%
North Bragg Boulevard
2.58 mi · 7%
Hardee Lane
1.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Murchison Road

Continue on Murchison Road

8.61 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Bragg
00h 26m from Whispering Pines
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 19.4 miles from Whispering Pines and 19.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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 7.3 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 4:46 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 Whispering Pines and Rain Showers Likely near Fayetteville.

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 Whispering Pines and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 31.23 mi (50.26 km).

Whispering Pines

#1 Whispering Pines

Village in North Carolina

Population3,461
Coordinates35.2557100, -79.3722500
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Country Club Boulevard (-79.372306, 35.255673)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
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 33m
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
5.16 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.77
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Whispering Pines and Fayetteville. The current time is 07:15:20.

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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.