Origin
Kenly, NC
Night in Kenly on Thursday
Local time
10:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenly, NC to Johnson Crossroads, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenly, NC
R9 Media Photo Collective
Johnson Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Kenly, NC to Johnson Crossroads, NC covers 31.6 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, NC 210, Lassiter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Kenly, NC to Johnson Crossroads, NC covers 31.6 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 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 US 301 / North Church Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m 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 (US 301 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (Brogden Road): Navigation decision point.
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
|
~0m in
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US 301 / North Church Street
Turn left onto US 301 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Smithfield, Brogden Rd
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Smithfield, Brogden Rd
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Brogden Road
Turn left onto Brogden Road
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 301; NC 96 / South Brightleaf Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto US 301; NC 96 / South Brightleaf Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NC 210
Turn left onto NC 210
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kenly, NC to Johnson Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Smithfield along the way.
Smithfield
15.1 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| NC 210 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Lassiter Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Packing Plant Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Wal Pat Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Black Creek Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Brightleaf Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 14.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenly, NC and Johnson Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on this road
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 301
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
4
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 95
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Smithfield, Brogden Rd
6
Turn left onto Brogden Road
190 ft
·
11 sec
·
Brogden Road
7
Turn left onto Wal Pat Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wal Pat Road
8
Turn sharp left onto US 301; NC 96
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Brightleaf Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Packing Plant Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Packing Plant Road
10
Continue on Packing Plant Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Packing Plant Road
11
Turn left onto Black Creek Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Black Creek Road
12
Turn right onto Lassiter Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Lassiter Road
13
Turn left onto NC 210
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
NC 210
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
NC 210
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Johnson Crossroads, NC
Night in Johnson Crossroads on Thursday
Local time
10:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
17 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
44m 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 Kenly, NC to Johnson Crossroads, NC covers 31.6 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, NC 210, Lassiter Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Kenly, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 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 44m 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 (US 301 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (Brogden Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Kenly, NC to Johnson Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Smithfield along the way.
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