How far is Strickland Crossroads, NC from Benson, NC?
The driving distance from Strickland Crossroads, NC to Benson, NC is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strickland Crossroads and Benson.
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Start on the route
49 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · Stricklands Crossroads Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Wall Street
5 m · 1 sec · North Wall Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wall Street
17 m · 2 sec · North Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Strickland Crossroads and Benson.
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.
Stricklands Crossroads Road
Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
8.53 mi · 00h 12m
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 Strickland Crossroads and Mostly Clear near Benson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Strickland Crossroads to Benson?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Strickland Crossroads and 5.6 miles from Benson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Strickland Crossroads and Mostly Clear near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks
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 Four Oaks.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Goldsboro, NC
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Strickland Crossroads and Benson. Straight-line distance: 10.27 mi (16.53 km).
#1 Strickland Crossroads
Strickland Crossroads is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3676600, -78.3672200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benson
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.3821100, -78.5486200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lambert Drive (-78.548507, 35.382245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
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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