How far is Whitsett, NC from Gibsonville, NC?
The driving distance from Whitsett, NC to Gibsonville, NC is about 3.1 miles (5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in North Carolina
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitsett and Gibsonville.
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Start on Crescent Road
20 m · 8 sec · Crescent Road
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Burke Street
24 m · 2 sec · Burke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitsett and Gibsonville.
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.
Longest stretch
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3.09 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Whitsett and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gibsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitsett to Gibsonville?
The road trip is about 3.1 miles (5 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Whitsett and 1.6 miles from Gibsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.44 one way or $0.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Whitsett and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gibsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Elon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elon.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitsett and Gibsonville. Straight-line distance: 2.68 mi (4.32 km).
#1 Whitsett
Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 643 |
| Coordinates | 36.0712500, -79.5644700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gibsonville
Town in Alamance and Guilford county, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,397 |
| Coordinates | 36.1056900, -79.5422500 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burke Street (-79.542088, 36.10565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.44 | $0.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.49 | $0.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.53 | $1.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
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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