Origin
Smithfield, NC
Evening in Smithfield on Thursday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithfield, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Strickland Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Smithfield, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC covers 11.6 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 701, I 95, Blount Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on US 701. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 11.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 701 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.5 miles on US 701.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 701 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 701 and I 95. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m 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: near the start (US 301; NC 96 / South Brightleaf Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 301; NC 96 / South Brightleaf Boulevard
Turn left onto US 301; NC 96 / South Brightleaf Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Lee Street
Turn left onto East Lee Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn right toward US 701, NC 96
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 701, NC 96
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m 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 Smithfield, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Bentonville Civil War Battleground along the way.
Bentonville Civil War Battleground
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 701 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| I 95 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Blount Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Brightleaf Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Brogden Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Lee Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stricklands Crossroads Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 701
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, NC and Strickland Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on US 70 BUS
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Market Street
2
Turn left onto US 301; NC 96
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Brightleaf Boulevard
3
Turn left onto East Lee Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Lee Street
4
Continue on Blount Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Blount Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Brogden Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Brogden Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
7
Merge onto I 95
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
9
Turn right
252 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 701, NC 96
10
Turn straight onto US 701; NC 96
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 701; NC 96
11
Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
306 ft
·
7 sec
·
Stricklands Crossroads Road
12
Turn right
159 ft
·
11 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Strickland Crossroads on Thursday
Local time
7:13 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
17m 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 Strickland Crossroads, NC covers 11.6 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 701, I 95, Blount 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 5.8 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 $1.81 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 17m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.4 miles (East Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Smithfield, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Bentonville Civil War Battleground along the way.
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