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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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 Smithfield.
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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
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Devils Racetrack Road
598 ft · 27 sec · Devils Racetrack Road
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Turn left
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Smithfield, Brogden Rd
1416 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Brogden Road
2085 ft · 51 sec · Brogden Road
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Turn right onto Blount Street
2926 ft · 1 min · Blount Street
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Continue on East Lee Street
769 ft · 22 sec · East Lee Street
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Turn right onto South Brightleaf Boulevard
2300 ft · 1 min · South Brightleaf Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Market Street
8 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
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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.
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
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6.32 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 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.
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 Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 9.85 mi (15.86 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 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 13,333 |
| Coordinates | 35.5084900, -78.3394500 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Market Street (-78.33946, 35.508474)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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