Origin
Selma, NC
Morning in Selma on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selma, 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
21m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selma, NC
Heber Vazquez
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Selma, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC is 15.3 miles and takes about 21 minutes via I 95 and US 701, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically North Carolina. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a quick hop rather than an extensive journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss and time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| US 701 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| North Pollock Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ricks Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 70 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stricklands Crossroads Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma, NC and Strickland Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on US 301; NC 39; NC 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pollock Street
2
Turn left onto Ricks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ricks Road
3
Turn left onto US 70
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 70
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
7
Turn right
252 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 701, NC 96
8
Turn straight onto US 701; NC 96
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 701; NC 96
9
Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
306 ft
·
7 sec
·
Stricklands Crossroads Road
10
Turn right
159 ft
·
11 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn right toward US 701, NC 96
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 701, NC 96
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Stricklands Crossroads Road
Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Strickland Crossroads on Sunday
Local time
6:19 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
21m 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 is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend most of your time on I 95, experiencing a smooth, uninterrupted stretch of up to 6.9 miles. The route begins with I 95, transitioning to US 701 and North Pollock Street as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, with minimal slowdowns until the final approach.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 701. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Selma, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Bentonville Civil War Battleground along the way.
Bentonville Civil War Battleground
8.5 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on I 95. 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 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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