Origin
Selma, NC
Late night in Selma on Friday
Local time
4:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selma, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selma, NC
Heber Vazquez
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Selma, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC is 15.3 miles and takes about 21 minutes via I 95 and US 701, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically North Carolina. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a quick hop rather than an extensive journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss and time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend most of your time on I 95, experiencing a smooth, uninterrupted stretch of up to 6.9 miles. The route begins with I 95, transitioning to US 701 and North Pollock Street as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, with minimal slowdowns until the final approach.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 701. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
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 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Ben...
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn right toward US 701, NC 96
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 701, NC 96
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Stricklands Crossroads Road
Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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 Selma, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Bentonville Civil War Battleground along the way.
Bentonville Civil War Battleground
8.5 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| US 701 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| North Pollock Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ricks Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 70 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stricklands Crossroads Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma, NC and Strickland Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on US 301; NC 39; NC 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pollock Street
2
Turn left onto Ricks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ricks Road
3
Turn left onto US 70
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 70
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
7
Turn right
252 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 701, NC 96
8
Turn straight onto US 701; NC 96
6.5 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
$2.39 one way
$4.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
4:26 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
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
21m 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 Selma, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC covers 15.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 701, North Pollock Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Selma, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.39 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 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Selma, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Bentonville Civil War Battleground along the way.
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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