Origin
Grifton, NC
Late night in Grifton on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grifton, NC to Hudsons 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
29m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grifton, NC
Vladimir Srajber
Hudsons Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This short 19-mile drive from Grifton, NC to Hudsons Crossroads, NC will take you about 29 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The main roads you'll encounter are Stokestown-St Johns Road, Blackjack-Simpson Road, and West Queen Street, with no highway travel involved, meaning you'll be on local roads the entire way. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this journey is easy on the wallet. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stokestown-St Johns Road | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Blackjack-Simpson Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| West Queen Street | 4 mi | 6m |
| South Gordon Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Stokestown-St Johns Road
— 10.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grifton, NC and Hudsons Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on South Gordon Street
426 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Gordon Street
2
Turn right onto NC 118
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Queen Street
3
Turn left onto Stokestown-St Johns Road
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Stokestown-St Johns Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Blackjack-Simpson Road
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Blackjack-Simpson Road
5
Arrive at destination
Blackjack-Simpson Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 118 / West Queen Street
Turn right onto NC 118 / West Queen Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Stokestown-St Johns Road
Turn left onto Stokestown-St Johns Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Blackjack-Simpson Road
At end of road, turn left onto Blackjack-Simpson Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hudsons Crossroads, NC
Late night in Hudsons Crossroads on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
29m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 19-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 10.7 miles on Stokestown-St Johns Road. As you navigate Stokestown-St Johns Road and then transition to Blackjack-Simpson Road and West Queen Street, you'll be handling numerous turns typical of a local route. This drive is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, straightaways, offering a more engaging, albeit brief, driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Stokestown-St Johns Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NC 118 / West Queen Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grifton, NC to Hudsons Crossroads, NC is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NC 118 / West Queen Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Stokestown-St Johns Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Blackjack-Simpson Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Stokestown-St Johns Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (NC 118 / West Queen Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Stokestown-St Johns Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Blackjack-Simpson Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hudsons 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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