How far is Whispering Pines, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Whispering Pines, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Whispering Pines and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whispering Pines and Greensboro.
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Start on Country Club Boulevard
39 m · 8 sec · Country Club Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hardee Lane
2356 ft · 1 min · Hardee Lane
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Turn left onto Niagara Carthage Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Niagara Carthage Road
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Turn left onto Vass-Carthage Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Vass-Carthage Road
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Turn left
128 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto US 15, US 501
54 m · 5 sec · US 15, US 501
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Continue on Glendon Carthage Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Glendon Carthage Road
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Continue on Glendon Carthage Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · Glendon Carthage Road
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Turn right onto Goldston Road
1.1 km · 56 sec · Goldston Road
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Continue on Goldston Glendon Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Goldston Glendon Road
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Turn left onto Bonlee Carbonton Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Bonlee Carbonton Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Barker Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Barker Road
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Turn left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
33.7 mi · 41 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on South Davie Street
531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street
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Continue on East McGee Street
547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street
22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street
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Turn right onto South Eugene Street
1372 ft · 34 sec · South Eugene Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whispering Pines and Greensboro.
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.
Isaac Brooks Highway
Turn left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
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 Whispering Pines and Rain Showers Likely near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whispering Pines to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 35.5 miles from Whispering Pines and 37.2 miles from Greensboro.
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 11.7 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whispering Pines and Rain Showers Likely near Greensboro.
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 Whispering Pines and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 61.16 mi (98.43 km).
#1 Whispering Pines
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 3,461 |
| Coordinates | 35.2557100, -79.3722500 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
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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