How far is Strickland Crossroads, NC from Smithfield, NC?

The driving distance from Strickland Crossroads, NC to Smithfield, NC is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
11.18 mi
00h 15m
Flight
9.85 mi
15.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.85 mi
Kilometers
15.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.18 mi
Kilometers
18 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithfield
Mon, Apr 20, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Strickland Crossroads
Mon, Apr 20, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strickland Crossroads
2026-04-20T10:41
Arrive Smithfield
Mon, Apr 20, 10:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Strickland Crossroads
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Four Oaks
NC

Town of the United States

From Strickland Crossroads
5.8 mi
00h 07m
To Smithfield
5.3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Strickland Crossroads and Smithfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strickland Crossroads and Smithfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stricklands Crossroads Road

    93 m · 11 sec · Stricklands Crossroads Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Devils Racetrack Road

    598 ft · 27 sec · Devils Racetrack Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    993 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Smithfield, Brogden Rd

    1416 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Brogden Road

    2085 ft · 51 sec · Brogden Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Blount Street

    2926 ft · 1 min · Blount Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Lee Street

    769 ft · 22 sec · East Lee Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Brightleaf Boulevard

    2300 ft · 1 min · South Brightleaf Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strickland Crossroads and Smithfield.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Devils Racetrack Road
3.59 mi · 32%
Blount Street
0.55 mi · 5%
South Brightleaf Boulevard
0.44 mi · 4%
Brogden Road
0.39 mi · 4%
East Lee Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Stricklands Crossroads Road
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

6.32 mi · 00h 09m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Four Oaks
00h 07m from Strickland Crossroads
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Strickland Crossroads and Mostly Clear near Smithfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strickland Crossroads to Smithfield?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 5.8 miles from Strickland Crossroads and 5.3 miles from Smithfield.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:58 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 Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Four Oaks, 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 Four Oaks.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

16 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

42 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

42 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

46 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strickland Crossroads and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 9.85 mi (15.86 km).

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#1 Strickland Crossroads

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

Population0
Coordinates35.3676600, -78.3672200
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Smithfield

#2 Smithfield

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

Population13,333
Coordinates35.5084900, -78.3394500
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.366971, 35.367442)
End: East Market Street (-78.33946, 35.508474)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.49 L · about $1.54
Round trip
$3.09
0.78 gal · 2.98 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Strickland Crossroads and Smithfield. The current time is 10:41:18.

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.