Origin
Archer Lodge, NC
Late night in Archer Lodge on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Archer Lodge, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Archer Lodge, NC
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Strickland Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Archer Lodge to Strickland Crossroads is 28.1 miles and takes about 40m via Buffalo Road and I-95, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip within North Carolina, moving you from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. The drive is mostly on highways, making it a quick transit between two points. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day excursion or a simple leg of a larger journey. Plan for a fuel cost of around $4.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Road | 12 mi | 18m |
| I 95 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| US 701 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| US 70 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Stricklands Crossroads Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Buffalo Road
— 12 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Archer Lodge, NC and Strickland Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on Buffalo Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Buffalo Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Buffalo Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Buffalo Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on Buffalo Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Buffalo Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 70 East
5
Merge onto US 70
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 70
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge onto I 95
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
10
Turn right
252 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 701, NC 96
11
Turn straight onto US 701; NC 96
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 701; NC 96
12
Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
306 ft
·
7 sec
·
Stricklands Crossroads Road
13
Turn right
159 ft
·
11 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Buffalo Road
At end of road, turn right onto Buffalo Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward US 70 East
Navigation decision point
Toward US 70 East
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Ben...
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn right toward US 701, NC 96
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 701, NC 96
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.80 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Late night in Strickland Crossroads on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 55% of the journey on highways. You'll find yourself on Buffalo Road for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 12 miles. The route transitions between these local roads and the faster pace of I-95. This blend means you'll experience varying speeds and road conditions as you travel the 28.1 miles. Expect a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on Buffalo Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Buffalo Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Buffalo Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Archer Lodge, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Bentonville Civil War Battleground along the way.
Bentonville Civil War Battleground
21.3 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on Buffalo Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Strickland Crossroads, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Buffalo Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Strickland Crossroads, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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