How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Whispering Pines, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Whispering Pines, NC is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Whispering Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Whispering Pines.
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Start on North Main Street
2610 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
1415 ft · 22 sec · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington
1258 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
49.5 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right
1665 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Little River Road
3111 ft · 1 min · Little River Road
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Continue on West Main Street
13.9 mi · 21 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Old Plank Road
1840 ft · 45 sec · Old Plank Road
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Continue on Plank Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Plank Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street
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Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street
2894 ft · 1 min · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Vass Road
2947 ft · 1 min · Vass Road
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Continue on Vass-Carthage Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Vass-Carthage Road
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Turn right onto Niagara Carthage Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Niagara Carthage Road
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Turn right onto Hardee Lane
2356 ft · 1 min · Hardee Lane
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Turn left 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 Winston-Salem 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.
I 74 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
49.5 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem to Whispering Pines?
The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Asheboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Winston-Salem and 45.2 miles from Whispering Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winston-Salem and Rain Showers Likely near Whispering Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Asheboro
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 Asheboro.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Whispering Pines. Straight-line distance: 76.14 mi (122.53 km).
#1 Winston-Salem
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
| Population | 248,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.0998600, -80.2442200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.64 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
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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