Origin
Smithfield, NC
Evening in Smithfield on Thursday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithfield, NC to Johnson Crossroads, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithfield, NC
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Johnson Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Smithfield, NC to Johnson Crossroads, NC covers 17 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 210, Lassiter Road, Packing Plant Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on NC 210. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 17 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 210 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 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 US 301; NC 96 / South Brightleaf Boulevard.
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 26m 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 (US 301; NC 96 / South Brightleaf Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Packing Plant Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Black Creek Road): 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 301; NC 96 / South Brightleaf Boulevard
Turn left onto US 301; NC 96 / South Brightleaf Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Packing Plant Road
Turn right onto Packing Plant Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Black Creek Road
Turn left onto Black Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Lassiter Road
Turn right onto Lassiter Road
Navigation decision point
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NC 210
Turn left onto NC 210
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 210 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Lassiter Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Packing Plant Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South Brightleaf Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Black Creek Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 210
— 4.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, NC and Johnson Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on US 70 BUS
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Market Street
2
Turn left onto US 301; NC 96
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Brightleaf Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Packing Plant Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Packing Plant Road
4
Continue on Packing Plant Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Packing Plant Road
5
Turn left onto Black Creek Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Black Creek Road
6
Turn right onto Lassiter Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Lassiter Road
7
Turn left onto NC 210
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
NC 210
Use the straight lane.
8
Arrive at destination
NC 210
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Evening in Johnson Crossroads on Thursday
Local time
7:09 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
26m 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 Smithfield, NC to Johnson Crossroads, NC covers 17 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 210, Lassiter Road, Packing Plant Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Smithfield, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.66 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 26m 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 (US 301; NC 96 / South Brightleaf Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Packing Plant Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Black Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Smithfield, NC to Johnson Crossroads, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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