Origin
Princeton, NC
Late night in Princeton on Friday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princeton, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Princeton, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC covers 21.5 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richardson Bridge Road, Progressive Church Road, Stricklands Crossroads Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Richardson Bridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 30m drive with frequent turns across 21.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richardson Bridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 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 around 0.2 miles in near West 3rd 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 30m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (Brogden Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (Harper House Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 3rd Street
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Brogden Road
At end of road, turn left onto Brogden Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Harper House Road
At end of road, turn right onto Harper House Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Bentonville Road
At end of road, turn right onto Bentonville Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Stricklands Crossroads Road
Turn left onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richardson Bridge Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Progressive Church Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| Stricklands Crossroads Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Scout Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Devils Racetrack Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Holts Pond Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Harper House Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bentonville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Richardson Bridge Road
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton, NC and Strickland Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on South Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Pine Street
2
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Street
3
Continue on Holts Pond Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Holts Pond Road
4
Continue on Progressive Church Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Progressive Church Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Brogden Road
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Brogden Road
6
Turn right onto Richardson Bridge Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Richardson Bridge Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Harper House Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harper House Road
8
Turn right onto Scout Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Scout Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Bentonville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bentonville Road
10
Turn left onto Westbrook Lowgrounds Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westbrook Lowgrounds Road
11
Turn right onto Devils Racetrack Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Devils Racetrack Road
12
Turn left onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Stricklands Crossroads Road
13
Turn right
159 ft
·
11 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
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
Late night in Strickland Crossroads on Friday
Local time
1:00 AM
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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Princeton, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC covers 21.5 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richardson Bridge Road, Progressive Church Road, Stricklands Crossroads Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Princeton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.36 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 30m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (Brogden Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (Harper House Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Princeton, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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