How far is McCracken, PA from Hickory, PA?
The driving distance from McCracken, PA to Hickory, PA is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCracken and Hickory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCracken and Hickory.
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Start on the route
142 m · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Sturge Hollow Road
1709 ft · 1 min · Sturge Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Vista Valley Road
4 mi · 10 min · Vista Valley Road
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Turn straight onto Alamae Lakes Road
599 ft · 26 sec · Alamae Lakes Road
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Continue on Lagonda Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lagonda Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Farms Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Franklin Farms Road
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
90 m · 5 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
1389 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
2481 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Henderson Avenue
5.3 mi · 11 min · Henderson Avenue
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Continue on Henderson Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Henderson Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McCracken and Hickory.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Henderson Avenue
Turn right onto Henderson Avenue
5.32 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McCracken and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hickory.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCracken to Hickory?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from McCracken and 9.6 miles from Hickory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McCracken and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hickory.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCracken and Hickory. Straight-line distance: 16.25 mi (26.15 km).
#1 McCracken
McCracken is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0700700, -80.2381200 |
| Altitude | 389 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hickory
Census-designated place in Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2,373 |
| Coordinates | 40.2989600, -80.3086700 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-80.30874, 40.299114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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