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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South 3rd Street
113 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on South 3rd Street
155 m · 23 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Business: East Laurinburg
856 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn right onto Highland Road
3 mi · 4 min · Highland Road
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Continue on McFarland Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · McFarland Road
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Turn slight right onto Aberdeen Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Aberdeen Road
54 m · 3 sec · Aberdeen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Aberdeen Road
14.5 mi · 20 min · Aberdeen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15:US501
40 m · 2 sec · US 15:US501
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Exit the roundabout onto US 15:US501
97 m · 5 sec · US 15:US501
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
133 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Southeast Service Road
119 m · 16 sec · Southeast Service Road
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Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Pee Dee Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Pee Dee Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Central Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Airport Road
7 m · 1 sec · Airport Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Airport Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto Hardee Lane
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hardee Lane
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Turn right onto Country Club Boulevard
39 m · 6 sec · Country Club Boulevard
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Proctorville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Whispering Pines. Straight-line distance: 107.86 mi (173.58 km).
#1 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whispering Pines
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 3,461 |
| Coordinates | 35.2557100, -79.3722500 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whispering Pines (-79.37225, 35.25571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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