How far is Johnson Crossroads, NC from Four Oaks, NC?

The driving distance from Johnson Crossroads, NC to Four Oaks, NC is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.27 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.19 mi
18.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.19 mi
Kilometers
18.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.27 mi
Kilometers
26.19 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Four Oaks
Mon, Apr 20, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Johnson Crossroads
Mon, Apr 20, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson Crossroads
2026-04-20T04:50
Arrive Four Oaks
Mon, Apr 20, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Johnson Crossroads
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Johnson Crossroads
6.3 mi
00h 10m
To Four Oaks
9.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson Crossroads and Four Oaks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson Crossroads and Four Oaks.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Lassiter Road

    1076 ft · 17 sec · Lassiter Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Lassiter Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Lassiter Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Black Creek Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Black Creek Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Hatcher Street

    2318 ft · 1 min · West Hatcher Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Baker Street

    2174 ft · 1 min · North Baker Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Wellons Street

    100 m · 8 sec · East Wellons Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wellons Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson Crossroads and Four Oaks.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lassiter Road
4.56 mi · 28%
Black Creek Road
2.32 mi · 14%
West Hatcher Street
0.44 mi · 3%
North Baker Street
0.41 mi · 3%
East Wellons Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

4.93 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
00h 10m from Johnson Crossroads
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnson Crossroads and Sunny near Four Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson Crossroads to Four Oaks?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Johnson Crossroads and 9.9 miles from Four Oaks.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson Crossroads and Sunny near Four Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Benson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Benson.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson Crossroads and Four Oaks. Straight-line distance: 11.19 mi (18.01 km).

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#1 Johnson Crossroads

Johnson Crossroads is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.5209900, -78.6025100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Four Oaks

#2 Four Oaks

Town of the United States

Population2,387
Coordinates35.4448800, -78.4269500
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: NC 210 (-78.602539, 35.520848)
End: East Wellons Street (-78.426955, 35.444888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.52
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.26 $4.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.52 $5.05
Premium $4.78 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.62 $3.21 $6.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson Crossroads and Four Oaks. The current time is 04:50:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.