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Trip from Archer Lodge, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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

Save up to 10 min
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.

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human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America

Archer Lodge, NC

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Downtown Strickland Crossroads, NC, NC

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 10

5 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

$4.47 one way

$8.94 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $4.87 $9.75
premium $4.78 $5.29 $10.57
diesel $5.35 $5.92 $11.84

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, 2026-06-01.

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.

Forecast as of May 26, 2026

Origin

Archer Lodge, NC

Evening in Archer Lodge on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 7 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 26 at 5:13AM EDT until May 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 26 at 2:41AM EDT until May 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Strickland Crossroads, NC

Evening in Strickland Crossroads on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 7 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 26 at 5:13AM EDT until May 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 26 at 2:41AM EDT until May 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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

1 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

337 ft 125 ft

Total Climb

69 ft

Total Descent

258 ft

Highest Point

337 ft

Elevation Range

212 ft

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

About the Cities

Starting in Archer Lodge, NC

Full guide →

Founded 1851

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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