How far is Strickland Crossroads, NC from Clayton, NC?
The driving distance from Strickland Crossroads, NC to Clayton, NC is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 Strickland Crossroads and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strickland Crossroads and Clayton.
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Start on the route
49 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
93 m · 11 sec · Stricklands Crossroads Road
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Galilee Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Galilee Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3272 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Swift Creek Road
4 mi · 6 min · Swift Creek Road
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Lombard Street
26 m · 4 sec · North Lombard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lombard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Strickland Crossroads and Clayton.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
6.58 mi · 00h 09m
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 Clear near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Strickland Crossroads to Clayton?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 Strickland Crossroads and 16 miles from Clayton.
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 7.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Strickland Crossroads and Clear near Clayton.
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 Strickland Crossroads and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 20.19 mi (32.49 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 Clayton
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 26,458 |
| Coordinates | 35.6507100, -78.4563900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lombard Street (-78.456401, 35.650719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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