U.S. Route 701
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U.S. Route 701 is a spur of U.S. Route 1
, although the two routes never intersect. However, using U.S. Route 301
or U.S. Route 501
would connect to U.S. Route 1. It runs 172 miles (277 km) from Four Oaks
, North Carolina
at U.S. Route 301
to Georgetown
, South Carolina
at U.S. Route 17
. It passes through the states of North Carolina
and South Carolina
. U.S. 701 bypass routes are found in each of the following cities: Clinton, NC, Clarkton, NC, and Whiteville, NC.
and southern terminus of U.S. Route 521
. The road intersects with SC 51 in Kensington, SC 261 in Yauhannah, US 378 & US 501 in Conway, SC 319 in Homewood, SC 22 and SC 410 in Adrian, SC 9 in Loris, and SC 410 again before entering Tabor City, North Carolina
.
. North of there, NC 410 branches off from where SC 410 ended. North of a short overlap with NC 130
, the road runs beneath an interchange with US 74 – US 76 in Whiteville
. In Clarkton, US 701 crosses NC Highway 211 and a CSX railroad line leading to Wilmington. After the intersections with NC 87 and later NC 41 the road enters Bladen Lakes State Forest
.
The road joins U.S. Route 421 and both become the Faircloth Freeway, a limited-access highway with an interchange with NC 24 around Clinton
. After the overlap ends, the limited-access portion remains until the last interchange with BUS US 701. After Monks Corner, US 701 crosses over I-40
at Exit 343 and then intersects US 13 and NC 50-55 in Newton Grove
. In Four Oaks, NC 96 overlaps US 701 as it crosses over I-95
at Exit 90 and finally ends at US 301, while NC 96 moves northeast along US 301 until breaking away in Selma.
U.S. Route 1
U.S. Route 1 is a major north–south U.S. Highway that serves the East Coast of the United States. It runs 2,377 miles from Fort Kent, Maine at the Canadian border south to Key West, Florida. U.S. 1 generally parallels Interstate 95, though it is significantly farther west between...
, although the two routes never intersect. However, using U.S. Route 301
U.S. Route 301
U.S. Route 301 is a spur of U.S. Route 1 running through the South Atlantic States. It currently runs 1,099 miles from Glasgow, Delaware at U.S. Route 40 to Sarasota, Florida. It passes through the states of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida...
or U.S. Route 501
U.S. Route 501
-North Carolina business loops:-Virginia business loop:-External links:*...
would connect to U.S. Route 1. It runs 172 miles (277 km) from Four Oaks
Four Oaks, North Carolina
Four Oaks is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,818 at the 2007 census.-History:Four Oaks was named by Colonel R. R. Bridgers in 1886 for an unusual sight that graced the land upon which he found himself. In 1850, 37 years before there was a town of Four...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
at U.S. Route 301
U.S. Route 301 in South Carolina
U.S. Route 301 runs north–south from the Savannah River southwest of Allendale to Hamer approaching the South of the Border roadside attraction complex.-Route description:...
to Georgetown
Georgetown, South Carolina
Georgetown is the third oldest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina and the county seat of Georgetown County, in the Low Country. Located on Winyah Bay at the confluence of the Great Pee Dee River, Waccamaw River, and Sampit River, Georgetown is the second largest seaport in South Carolina,...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
at U.S. Route 17
U.S. Route 17 in South Carolina
In the U.S. state of South Carolina, U.S. Route 17 is a north–south highway located near the Atlantic Ocean. The route enters the state from Georgia at the Savannah River and serves Charleston and Myrtle Beach before entering North Carolina near Calabash.-Route description:US 17 enters into...
. It passes through the states of North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
and South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. U.S. 701 bypass routes are found in each of the following cities: Clinton, NC, Clarkton, NC, and Whiteville, NC.
South Carolina
US 701 begins at the intersection of US 17, the northern terminus of ALT US 17U.S. Route 17 Alternate (South Carolina)
U.S. Route 17 Alternate is an alternate route of U.S. Route 17 in South Carolina that runs between Pocotaligo and Georgetown. It is long and has been four-laned in various segments since 1970.-Route description:...
and southern terminus of U.S. Route 521
U.S. Route 521
U.S. Route 521 is an north–south United States highway that runs for from Georgetown, South Carolina to Charlotte, North Carolina.-South Carolina:...
. The road intersects with SC 51 in Kensington, SC 261 in Yauhannah, US 378 & US 501 in Conway, SC 319 in Homewood, SC 22 and SC 410 in Adrian, SC 9 in Loris, and SC 410 again before entering Tabor City, North Carolina
Tabor City, North Carolina
Tabor City is a town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States.It was named after Mount Tabor Baptist Church , which itself is named after the biblical Mount Tabor. Originally named Mt...
.
North Carolina
As US 701 enters Tabor City from South Carolina, the road immediately intersects NC 904North Carolina Highway 904
North Carolina Highway 904 is a long, north and south highway that goes from NC Highway 130 in Five Forks, to East 1st Street in Ocean Isle. It goes through Brunswick County, Columbus County, and Robeson County. Some major cities it goes through are Fairmont, Fair Bluff, Tabor City, Sunset Beach,...
. North of there, NC 410 branches off from where SC 410 ended. North of a short overlap with NC 130
North Carolina Highway 130
North Carolina Highway 130 is a state highway in North Carolina that begins at the intersection with U.S. 74 Business in Maxton in an east direction to Ocean View Boulevard in Holden Beach, traversing Robeson, Columbus, and Brunswick counties.-Route description:NC Highway 130 begins at US 74 Bus....
, the road runs beneath an interchange with US 74 – US 76 in Whiteville
Whiteville, North Carolina
Whiteville is a city in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,148 at the 2000 census. It is the only city of Columbus County and is the county seat....
. In Clarkton, US 701 crosses NC Highway 211 and a CSX railroad line leading to Wilmington. After the intersections with NC 87 and later NC 41 the road enters Bladen Lakes State Forest
Bladen Lakes State Forest
Bladen Lakes State Forest is a North Carolina state forest near Elizabethtown, North Carolina. It is managed by the North Carolina Forest Service. Covering about , it is the largest state owned forest in North Carolina. Bladen Lakes comprises three parcels of land and has a total of eight...
.
The road joins U.S. Route 421 and both become the Faircloth Freeway, a limited-access highway with an interchange with NC 24 around Clinton
Clinton, North Carolina
Clinton is the county seat of Sampson County, North Carolina, United States. The population of Clinton is 8,639 according to the 2010 US Census. Clinton is named for American Revolution General Richard Clinton.-History:...
. After the overlap ends, the limited-access portion remains until the last interchange with BUS US 701. After Monks Corner, US 701 crosses over I-40
Interstate 40 in North Carolina
Interstate 40 runs through the state of North Carolina from the Tennessee state line in the west to its eastern terminus in Wilmington.-Pigeon River Gorge:...
at Exit 343 and then intersects US 13 and NC 50-55 in Newton Grove
Newton Grove, North Carolina
Newton Grove, chartered in 1879, is a town in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 606 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Newton Grove is located at ....
. In Four Oaks, NC 96 overlaps US 701 as it crosses over I-95
Interstate 95 in North Carolina
Interstate 95 is a major Interstate Highway, running along the East Coast of the United States from Florida to Maine. In North Carolina, I-95 runs diagonally across the eastern third of the state, from Rowland in the southwest to Roanoke Rapids in the northeast of the Inner Banks.-Route...
at Exit 90 and finally ends at US 301, while NC 96 moves northeast along US 301 until breaking away in Selma.
South Carolina
SC 9- SC 9 Bus.
SC 410South Carolina Highway 410South Carolina Highway 410 is a state highway in Horry County going from the North Carolina state line to the community of Baxter Forks at U.S. Highway 701 which is just north of SC Hwy 22.-Route description:...
SC 319South Carolina Highway 319South Carolina Highway 319 is a route in Horry County, South Carolina that starts from U.S. Highway 701 and ends at U.S. Highway 501 in Aynor.-History:This road was formerly known as the Galivants Ferry Road.-Major intersections:* US 501 in Aynor...
SC 261South Carolina Highway 261South Carolina Highway 261 is a state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It runs between Kershaw County to Yauhannah in Georgetown County.-Route description:...
SC 51South Carolina Highway 51South Carolina Highway 51 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It is unique for being signed in two different locations in the state; the first section from Georgetown to Florence, the second section in Fort Mill....
North Carolina
NC 904North Carolina Highway 904North Carolina Highway 904 is a long, north and south highway that goes from NC Highway 130 in Five Forks, to East 1st Street in Ocean Isle. It goes through Brunswick County, Columbus County, and Robeson County. Some major cities it goes through are Fairmont, Fair Bluff, Tabor City, Sunset Beach,...
NC 410
NC 130North Carolina Highway 130North Carolina Highway 130 is a state highway in North Carolina that begins at the intersection with U.S. 74 Business in Maxton in an east direction to Ocean View Boulevard in Holden Beach, traversing Robeson, Columbus, and Brunswick counties.-Route description:NC Highway 130 begins at US 74 Bus....
NC 131
NC 211
NC 242North Carolina Highway 242NC Highway 242 is a long highway that Goes from US 76 in North Carolina, to Interstate 40, near Benson. It passes through Columbus, Bladen, Cumberland, Sampson and Johnston Counties...
Shared route
NC 87
NC 53North Carolina Highway 53North Carolina Highway 53 is a state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina that mainly runs west–east in the eastern part of the state.-Route description:The highway begins near Fayetteville in Cumberland County...
Shared route
NC 41North Carolina Highway 41North Carolina Highway 41 is a state highway in the eastern part of North Carolina, U.S.A. The highway travels in an east–west orientation between Trenton and Lumberton, and in a north–south orientation between Lumberton and the South Carolina border, where it continues as S.C. 41....
Shared route
NC 210North Carolina Highway 210NC 210 is a 195-mile North Carolina state highway that connects settlements in the Atlantic Coastal Plain region. Due to its meandering route NC 210 changes directional orientation three times, changing from east-west to north-south near Angier, changing from north-south to west-east near Moores...
NC 411North Carolina Highway 411NC 411 is an east–west state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The route connects the towns of Harrells, Garland, and Roseboro in the county of Sampson.-Route description:...
Concurrency begins and ends
NC 24
I-40Interstate 40 in North CarolinaInterstate 40 runs through the state of North Carolina from the Tennessee state line in the west to its eastern terminus in Wilmington.-Pigeon River Gorge:...
(EXIT 343)
NC 96
I-95Interstate 95 in North CarolinaInterstate 95 is a major Interstate Highway, running along the East Coast of the United States from Florida to Maine. In North Carolina, I-95 runs diagonally across the eastern third of the state, from Rowland in the southwest to Roanoke Rapids in the northeast of the Inner Banks.-Route...
(EXIT 90)