Origin
Whispering Pines, NC
Morning in Whispering Pines on Friday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Whispering Pines, NC to Concord, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
80.7 mi
130 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whispering Pines, NC
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Concord, NC
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Trip Overview
This 80.7-mile journey from Whispering Pines, NC, to Concord, NC, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via Concord Road and NC 211, with a portion on the Troy Bypass. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, this drive offers an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive than a long highway stretch. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Whispering Pines, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 80.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for most of this 80.7-mile trip between Whispering Pines and Concord. While 29% of the route involves highway driving, the majority will be on local roads, including Concord Road and NC 211. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.5 miles on Concord Road. This means you'll be actively steering and navigating more often than on a pure interstate cruise. The road character will likely shift as you progress, moving from potentially more rural settings to more developed areas closer to Concord.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Concord Road is the longest continuous segment at about 22.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hardee Lane.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hardee Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Airport Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (NC 211): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hardee Lane
Turn left onto Hardee Lane
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Airport Road
Enter roundabout onto Airport Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
6.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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NC 211
Enter roundabout onto NC 211 toward NC 211: Candor
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward NC 211: Candor
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the ramp toward NC 24 West, NC 27 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 24 West, NC 27 West
5
80.6 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Road | 22.5 mi | 34m |
| NC 211 | 20.3 mi | 30m |
| Troy Bypass | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| Candor-Troy Road | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Albemarle Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Airport Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Troy Candor Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| NC 24 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Road
— 22.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whispering Pines, NC and Concord, NC.
1
Start on Country Club Boulevard
126 ft
·
10 sec
·
Country Club Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Hardee Lane
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hardee Lane
3
Turn right onto Airport Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Airport Road
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
Airport Road
5
Continue on Airport Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Road
6
Turn slight right onto NC 2
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Midland Road
7
Enter roundabout onto NC 211
509 ft
·
17 sec
·
NC 211
Toward NC 211: Candor
8
Continue on NC 211
20 mi
·
30 min
·
NC 211
Toward NC 211: Candor
9
Continue on Pack House Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pack House Road
10
Turn slight left onto US 220 ALT
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 220 ALT
11
Turn left onto Candor-Troy Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Candor-Troy Road
12
Continue on Troy Candor Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Troy Candor Road
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NC 24 West, NC 27 West
14
Merge onto NC 24; NC 27
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Troy Bypass
15
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albemarle Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albemarle Road
17
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Albemarle Road
18
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
19
Turn right onto US 52; NC 73
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52; NC 73
20
Turn left onto NC 73
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Turn right onto NC 73
22 mi
·
34 min
·
Concord Road
22
Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Corban Avenue Southeast
23
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
24
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
Trip Plan
Since this 2-hour drive is easily completed in one day, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Concord and explore, or you could opt for a later start to avoid early traffic. The longest stretch without significant turns is 22.5 miles on Concord Road, so plan for that segment to be your most straightforward driving portion. Keep an eye on your fuel; with a cost estimate of $13, it's a good idea to start with a full tank to ensure you don't need to stop for gas on this relatively short trip, especially since there are no designated stops mentioned.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.4 miles from Whispering Pines, NC, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Whispering Pines, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Whispering Pines, NC
This is one driving day of about 80.7 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Whispering Pines, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Concord Road for about 22.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.4 mi from Whispering Pines, NC · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Whispering Pines, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, NC
The final approach into Concord, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Concord, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.62 one way
$25.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.94 | $29.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Concord, NC
Morning in Concord on Friday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Troy, NC
40 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Whispering Pines, NC to Concord, NC covers 80.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Concord Road, NC 211, Troy Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 miles from Whispering Pines, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hardee Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Airport Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (NC 211): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Whispering Pines, NC to Concord, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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