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Distance from Purlear, NC to Hickory, NC

Distance

48 mi

Time

1 hour 11 mins

Gas Cost

$5 - $9

There are 31.08 miles from Purlear to Hickory in south direction and 48 miles (77.25 kilometers) by car, following the US-321 route.

Purlear and Hickory are 1 hour 11 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Purlear, NC to Hickory, NC. The halfway point is Taylorsville, NC.

Purlear, NC and Hickory, NC are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 1:28 pm.

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From $14

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From $18

Full-size

From $24

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From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 1.92 gallons of gas to cover the route between Purlear, NC and Hickory, NC.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Purlear to Hickory is $6.34.

During the route, an average car will release 37.71 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.29 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 11, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Purlear, NC and Hickory, NC

If you want to meet halfway between Purlear, NC and Hickory, NC or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.966862 and -81.194450, or 35º 58' 0.7032" N, 81º 11' 40.02" W. This location is 23.96 miles away from Purlear, NC and Hickory, NC and it would take approximately 35 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Taylorsville, NC, situated 27 miles from Purlear, NC and 21 miles from Hickory, NC. It would take 46 minutes to go from Purlear to Taylorsville and 35 minutes to go from Hickory to Taylorsville.