Hickory to Palm Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

424.9 miles 683.8 km · straight line
509.9 miles estimated 820.6 km · driving distance
10h 15min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
179° S bearing direction

How far is Hickory from Palm Coast?

The distance from Hickory to Palm Coast is 424.9 miles (683.8 km) as the crow flies. Palm Coast is located S of Hickory. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.9 miles, taking about 10h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Hickory in North Carolina and Palm Coast in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hickory and Palm Coast. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Hickory to Palm Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 15min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 18min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 44min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hickory & Palm Coast

Quick Facts

Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m elevation
Palm Coast
29.59°N, 81.21°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
Explore more routes from Palm Coast

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients