Hickory to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

322.5 miles 519 km · straight line
411.7 miles actual route 662.6 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Hickory from Washington DC?

The distance from Hickory to Washington DC is 322.5 miles (519 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NE of Hickory. By car, the driving distance is approximately 411.7 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Hickory in North Carolina and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hickory and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hickory & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM