Origin
Benson, NC
Night in Benson on Thursday
Local time
11:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benson, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benson, NC
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Strickland Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Benson, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC covers 11.2 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stricklands Crossroads Road, West Main Street, West Lambert Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on Stricklands Crossroads Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 11.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stricklands Crossroads Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 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 West Lambert Drive.
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 17m drive. You will face about 5 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 (West Lambert Drive): Navigation decision point; near the start (North Ellis Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Lambert Drive
Turn right onto West Lambert Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Ellis Drive
Turn right onto North Ellis Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street
Turn left onto NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Stricklands Crossroads Road
Turn left onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
Navigation decision point
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stricklands Crossroads Road | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West Lambert Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Ellis Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Wall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Stricklands Crossroads Road
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benson, NC and Strickland Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on US 301; NC 242
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Wall Street
2
Turn right onto West Lambert Drive
186 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Lambert Drive
3
Turn right onto North Ellis Drive
144 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Ellis Drive
4
Turn left onto NC 50; NC 242
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Stricklands Crossroads Road
6
Turn left
159 ft
·
11 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Night in Strickland Crossroads on Thursday
Local time
11:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
17m 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 Benson, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC covers 11.2 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stricklands Crossroads Road, West Main Street, West Lambert Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Benson, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 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 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Lambert Drive): Navigation decision point; near the start (North Ellis Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Benson, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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