Origin
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Night in Strickland Crossroads on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Strickland Crossroads, NC to Clayton, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Clayton, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Strickland Crossroads, NC to Clayton, NC covers 23.5 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70 BUS, US 701, Swift Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on US 70 BUS. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 23.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 70 BUS and US 701. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.3 miles on US 70 BUS.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 BUS is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 BUS and US 701. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stricklands Crossroads Road.
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 36m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Stricklands Crossroads Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 701): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Galilee Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Stricklands Crossroads Road
Turn left onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 701
Turn left onto US 701
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Galilee Road
Turn left onto Galilee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NC 210
At end of road, turn right onto NC 210
Navigation decision point
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
North Lombard Street
Turn right onto North Lombard Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 BUS | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| US 701 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Swift Creek Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| Galilee Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| US 301 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| NC 210 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Stricklands Crossroads Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70 BUS
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strickland Crossroads, NC and Clayton, NC.
1
Start on this road
159 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
306 ft
·
11 sec
·
Stricklands Crossroads Road
3
Turn left onto US 701
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 701
4
Continue on US 301; NC 96
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 301; NC 96
5
Turn left onto Galilee Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Galilee Road
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn right onto NC 210
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 210
7
Turn left onto Swift Creek Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Swift Creek Road
8
Turn left onto US 70 BUS
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70 BUS
9
Continue on US 70 BUS
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 70 BUS
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto North Lombard Street
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Lombard Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Lombard Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
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
Clayton, NC
Night in Clayton on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 Strickland Crossroads, NC to Clayton, NC covers 23.5 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70 BUS, US 701, Swift Creek Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Strickland Crossroads, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.67 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 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stricklands Crossroads Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 701): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Galilee Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Strickland Crossroads, NC to Clayton, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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