How far is Clayton, NC from Strickland Crossroads, NC?
The driving distance from Clayton, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Strickland Crossroads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Strickland Crossroads.
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Start on North Lombard Street
26 m · 11 sec · North Lombard Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Clayton Boulevard
7.3 mi · 11 min · Clayton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Swift Creek Road
4 mi · 6 min · Swift Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3272 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Galilee Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Galilee Road
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Turn right onto South Brightleaf Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Brightleaf Boulevard
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
93 m · 7 sec · Stricklands Crossroads Road
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Strickland Crossroads.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Clayton Boulevard
Turn left onto Clayton Boulevard
7.25 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Clayton and Sunny near Strickland Crossroads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Strickland Crossroads?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Clayton and 11.7 miles from Strickland Crossroads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Clayton and Sunny near Strickland Crossroads.
Stop Ideas Near Smithfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smithfield.
Selma–Smithfield
Goldsboro, NC
Raleigh Union Station
Wilson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Strickland Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 20.19 mi (32.49 km).
#1 Clayton
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 26,458 |
| Coordinates | 35.6507100, -78.4563900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Strickland Crossroads
Strickland Crossroads is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3676600, -78.3672200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Strickland Crossroads (-78.36722, 35.36766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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