How far is Johnson Crossroads, NC from Kenly, NC?
The driving distance from Johnson Crossroads, NC to Kenly, NC is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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.
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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 Johnson Crossroads and Kenly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson Crossroads and Kenly.
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Start on the route
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Lassiter Road
1076 ft · 17 sec · Lassiter Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lassiter Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Lassiter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Creek Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Black Creek Road
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Turn right onto Packing Plant Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Packing Plant Road
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Continue on Packing Plant Road
1197 ft · 25 sec · Packing Plant Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Brightleaf Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · South Brightleaf Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Wal Pat Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wal Pat Road
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Turn right onto Brogden Road
1364 ft · 40 sec · Brogden Road
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Take the ramp left
1800 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
2674 ft · 1 min · South Church Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 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 Johnson Crossroads and Kenly.
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.
Brogden Road
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Johnson Crossroads and Sunny near Kenly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson Crossroads to Kenly?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 15.5 miles from Johnson Crossroads and 23.3 miles from Kenly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson Crossroads and Sunny near Kenly.
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 Johnson Crossroads and Kenly. Straight-line distance: 27.38 mi (44.07 km).
#1 Johnson Crossroads
Johnson Crossroads is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5209900, -78.6025100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenly
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,624 |
| Coordinates | 35.5962700, -78.1241600 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.124135, 35.596281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.55 | $13.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
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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