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

The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Whispering Pines, NC is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.11 mi
02h 55m
Flight
107.86 mi
173.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.86 mi
Kilometers
173.58 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.11 mi
Kilometers
223.87 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whispering Pines
Sat, May 2, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Sat, May 2, 2:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-05-02T08:26
Arrive Whispering Pines
Sat, May 2, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Proctorville
NC

Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Wilmington
69.5 mi
01h 27m
To Whispering Pines
69.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N
Destination
64°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 Wilmington and Whispering Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    113 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    155 m · 23 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Business: East Laurinburg

    856 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Highland Road

  10. 10

    Continue on McFarland Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · McFarland Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Aberdeen Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Aberdeen Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Aberdeen Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Aberdeen Road

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Aberdeen Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15:US501

    40 m · 2 sec · US 15:US501

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US 15:US501

    97 m · 5 sec · US 15:US501

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South Sandhills Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    133 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Service Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Southeast Service Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Pee Dee Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pee Dee Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Central Drive

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Airport Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Airport Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Airport Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hardee Lane

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hardee Lane

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Country Club Boulevard

    39 m · 6 sec · Country Club Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
64.6 mi · 46%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 24%
Aberdeen Road
15.7 mi · 11%
US 15
5.59 mi · 4%
South Sandhills Boulevard
4.03 mi · 3%
Highland Road
2.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

60.1 mi · 01h 14m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Proctorville
01h 27m from Wilmington
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Proctorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Wilmington and 69.6 miles from Whispering Pines.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near Whispering Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Proctorville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Proctorville, 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 Proctorville.

RAIL

Dillon

31 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

66 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Florence

73 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Hamlet

76 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Whispering Pines. Straight-line distance: 107.86 mi (173.58 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Whispering Pines

#2 Whispering Pines

Village in North Carolina

Population3,461
Coordinates35.2557100, -79.3722500
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Whispering Pines (-79.37225, 35.25571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.58 L · about $19.45
Round trip
$38.90
9.82 gal · 37.16 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.45 $38.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.75 $43.49
Premium $4.78 $23.46 $46.92
Diesel $5.62 $27.61 $55.23

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 Wilmington and Whispering Pines. The current time is 08:26:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.