Origin
McCracken, PA
Afternoon in McCracken on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McCracken, PA to Hickory, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McCracken, PA
Kai
Hickory, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from McCracken, PA to Hickory, PA covers 20.7 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sturge Hollow Road, Vista Valley Road, Alamae Lakes Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 20.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sturge Hollow Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from McCracken, PA to Hickory, PA is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McCracken, PA to Hickory, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sturge Hollow Road | — | — |
| Vista Valley Road | — | — |
| Alamae Lakes Road | — | — |
| Lagonda Road | — | — |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
| Franklin Farms Road | — | — |
| West Chestnut Street | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sturge Hollow Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCracken, PA and Hickory, PA.
1
Start on the route
466 ft
·
39 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Sturge Hollow Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sturge Hollow Road
3
Turn right onto Vista Valley Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Vista Valley Road
4
Turn straight onto Alamae Lakes Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Alamae Lakes Road
5
Continue on Lagonda Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lagonda Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Park Avenue
7
Turn left onto Franklin Farms Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Farms Road
8
Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
295 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Chestnut Street
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
12
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
13
Turn right onto Henderson Avenue
5.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Henderson Avenue
14
Continue on Henderson Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Henderson Road
15
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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
Hickory, PA
Afternoon in Hickory on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
16 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
37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from McCracken, PA to Hickory, PA covers 20.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sturge Hollow Road, Vista Valley Road, Alamae Lakes Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from McCracken, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from McCracken, PA to Hickory, PA is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McCracken, PA to Hickory, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McCracken, PA to Hickory, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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