How far is Whitsett, NC from Pleasant Garden, NC?
The driving distance from Whitsett, NC to Pleasant Garden, NC is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Guilford County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitsett and Pleasant Garden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitsett and Pleasant Garden.
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Start on Crescent Road
20 m · 5 sec · Crescent Road
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Turn right
2975 ft · 59 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I40 West, I85 South
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
6.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Sanford
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Neelley Road, Williams Dairy Road, Pleasant Garden
907 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Neelley Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Neelley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Garden Road
3 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Garden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Garden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitsett and Pleasant Garden.
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.
I40 West
Keep slight left
6.72 mi · 00h 07m
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 Pleasant Garden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitsett to Pleasant Garden?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Forest Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Whitsett and 8.8 miles from Pleasant Garden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 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 Pleasant Garden.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Harper Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Oaks.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitsett and Pleasant Garden. Straight-line distance: 13.38 mi (21.54 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 Pleasant Garden
City in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,990 |
| Coordinates | 35.9620800, -79.7622500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Garden Road (-79.762092, 35.96208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
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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