Origin
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Morning in Strickland Crossroads on Friday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Strickland Crossroads, NC to Selma, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
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 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Selma, NC
Heber Vazquez
Trip Overview
The drive from Strickland Crossroads, NC to Selma, NC covers 15.3 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, US 701, South Pollock Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 15.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and US 701. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.7 miles on I 95.
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 6.7 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 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 22m 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 (Stricklands Crossroads Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 701): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Devils Racetrack Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
3
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Devils Racetrack Road
Turn right onto Devils Racetrack Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 70: Selma, Pine Level, Goldsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 70: Selma, Pine Level, Goldsboro
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Strickland Crossroads, NC and Selma, NC, road signs point toward Pine Level and Goldsboro.
Pine Level
13.4 mi in
|
~18m
Goldsboro
13.4 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| US 701 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| South Pollock Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ricks Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 70 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Devils Racetrack Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stricklands Crossroads Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pollock Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 6.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strickland Crossroads, NC and Selma, 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
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 701
4
Turn right onto Devils Racetrack Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Devils Racetrack Road
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto I 95
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 70: Selma, Pine Level, Goldsboro
8
Turn left onto US 70
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 70
9
Turn right onto Ricks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ricks Road
10
Turn right onto US 301; NC 39; NC 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pollock Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 301; NC 39; NC 96
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
Selma, NC
Morning in Selma on Friday
Local time
8:10 AM
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
22m 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 Selma, NC covers 15.3 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 701, South 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 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 $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 22m 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 (Stricklands Crossroads Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 701): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Devils Racetrack Road): Navigation decision point.
Between Strickland Crossroads, NC and Selma, NC, road signs point toward Pine Level and Goldsboro.
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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