Smithfield is a town (not a city) in as well as the county seat of Johnston County, in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is currently home to a population of over 12,900 residents and is a part of the Raleigh, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. Founding of the town dates back to 1759, though it would not be chartered until 1777, though some sources place it as 1773. Regardless, it was formed officially as a town around the time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Today, Smithfield is slowly growing thanks to increased urbanization and flight out of Raleigh, a trend that is continuing to go up.
Basic Facts About Smithfield
- Current population: 12,900
- Current mayor: John Lampe
- Total area: 11.4 sq mi
- Official website: http://www.smithfield-nc.com/
- Located in: Johnston County
- Founded in: 1759
- Zip codes: 27577
- Area codes: 919
Car Transport to Smithfield Tips and Tricks
Smithfield, as mentioned, is a part of the Raleigh Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is one of the largest metro areas in the state of North Carolina. This is good news if you’re shipping a vehicle to or from Smithfield, as car transporters can easily get to or from the town while sticking close to other major cities. Metro areas are good metrics when it comes to shipping a vehicle, as car shippers want to stay as close to those high-population areas in order to keep their trucks full and on the road. This helps them save both time and money, and being able to go from one pickup or delivery location to the next quickly and easily will help keep your prices lower.
What really helps the cause when it comes to shipping a vehicle to or from Smithfield is the fact that it sits right along Interstate 95, one of the most heavily-traveled interstate highways in the entire country. I-95 sees a lot of auto transport traffic on a daily basis, and some of that inevitably will run through Smithfield. The city also sits about ten miles northeast of where I-40 and I-95 intersect, giving carriers easy access to the city and to the entire Raleigh metro area and the Research Triangle area as well. Overall, this will help your vehicle shipping prices both to and from Smithfield.
If you are interested in car transport to Smithfield, North Carolina, take a minute or two and fill out our free online auto transport quote request form. Once you submit it, you will receive multiple free quotes from some of the best shipping companies in the industry. Part of our job is making sure they are all fully licensed, bonded and insured, so you can spend more time comparing prices and services and less time worrying about how good each company is. You can also talk to their agents over the phone, if you would like, and don’t be surprised if you get some phone calls from them to discuss the quote they sent you. If you have questions about our services, or would like some help getting your quotes, give us a call any time at 800-930-7417 to speak to one of our own representatives today.
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