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Trip from Midland, PA to Hickory, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

15m

Distance

8.3 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Midland, PA

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Downtown Hickory, PA, PA

Hickory, PA

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Trip Overview

Midland, PA to Hickory, PA is 8.3 miles and takes about 15m via Western Avenue/Westland Road/North Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's more about navigating local streets than covering long distances. It's a straightforward connection, ideal for when you need to get from one place to the other without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Western Avenue 4.1 mi 7m
Westland Road 2.9 mi 5m
North Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Grant Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Western Avenue — 4.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midland, PA and Hickory, PA.

1

Start on North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto West Grant Street

515 ft · 23 sec · West Grant Street
3

Turn right onto PA 519

4.1 mi · 7 min · Western Avenue
4

Continue on PA 519

2.9 mi · 5 min · Westland Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto PA 50

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
6

Arrive at destination

PA 50

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Grant Street

Turn right onto West Grant Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | PA 519 / Western Avenue

Turn right onto PA 519 / Western Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
7.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | PA 50 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 50 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.38 one way

$2.75 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.51 $3.01
premium $4.93 $1.61 $3.22
diesel $5.61 $1.83 $3.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.73 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Midland, PA

Morning in Midland on Tuesday

Local time

6:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Scattered Rain And Snow Showers

NW 7 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:25AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:25AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Hickory, PA

Morning in Hickory on Tuesday

Local time

6:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy' nature, meaning you'll be making frequent turns on local roads. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets the entire time. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.1 miles along Western Avenue before you transition onto Westland Road and then North Main Street. You'll feel like you're driving through familiar neighborhoods rather than a highway corridor.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Western Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near West Grant Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Midland, PA to Hickory, PA is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (West Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (PA 519 / Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (PA 50 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m 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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Western 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 0.7 miles (West Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (PA 519 / Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (PA 50 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

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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