Origin
Clayton, NC
Night in Clayton on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clayton, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clayton, NC
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Strickland Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Clayton, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC covers 23.5 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clayton Boulevard, US 701, Swift Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on Clayton Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Clayton, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC covers 23.5 miles and takes about 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clayton Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
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 36m drive. You will face about 7 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 (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 70 / Clayton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (Swift Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 70 / Clayton Boulevard
Turn left onto US 70 / Clayton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Swift Creek Road
Turn right onto Swift Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NC 210
At end of road, turn right onto NC 210
Navigation decision point
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| US 701 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Swift Creek Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| Galilee Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Brightleaf Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| NC 210 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Stricklands Crossroads Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clayton Boulevard
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton, NC and Strickland Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on North Lombard Street
86 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lombard Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 70
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Clayton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Swift Creek Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Swift Creek Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NC 210
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 210
6
Turn left onto Galilee Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Galilee Road
7
Turn right onto US 301; NC 96
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Brightleaf Boulevard
8
Continue on US 701; NC 96
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 701; NC 96
9
Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
306 ft
·
7 sec
·
Stricklands Crossroads Road
10
Turn right
159 ft
·
11 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
9:49 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
36m 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 Clayton, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC covers 23.5 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clayton Boulevard, US 701, Swift Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Clayton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.67 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 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 70 / Clayton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (Swift Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clayton, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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