Origin
McCracken, PA
Morning in McCracken on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McCracken, PA to Hickory, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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
This short 22.1-mile trip from McCracken, PA to Hickory, PA is designed for a single day, taking approximately 46 minutes to complete. You'll navigate local roads, including Henderson Avenue, Vista Valley Road, and Henderson Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. Given its brief duration and lack of highway stretches, this route is ideal for a leisurely drive without the need for an overnight stay. It offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson Avenue | 5.3 mi | 10m |
| Vista Valley Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| Henderson Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Park Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Lagonda Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Farms Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Henderson Avenue
— 5.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCracken, PA and Hickory, PA.
1
Start on this road
466 ft
·
39 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Sturge Hollow Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sturge Hollow Road
3
Turn right onto T560
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 end of road, turn right onto PA 18
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 US 40
294 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Chestnut Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
10
Merge onto I 70
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto PA 18
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto PA 18
5.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Henderson Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on PA 18
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Henderson Road
15
Continue on PA 18; PA 50
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
PA 50
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 18 / Park Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto PA 18 / Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Franklin Farms Road
Turn left onto Franklin Farms Road
Navigation decision point
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17
Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
PA 18 / Henderson Avenue
Turn right onto PA 18 / Henderson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Hickory on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 22.1-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on roads like Henderson Avenue, Vista Valley Road, and Henderson Road for the full 46 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles on Henderson Avenue. This type of driving means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a steady cruise. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on local connectivity.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Henderson Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near PA 18 / Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (PA 18 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Franklin Farms Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Henderson Avenue. 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 6.2 miles (PA 18 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Franklin Farms Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hickory, PA 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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