Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Mito and Hitachi.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 36 km | 40min |
| 🚲 Bike | 36 km | 2h 25min |
| 🚶 On foot | 38 km | 7h 55min |
Road distance, driving time and the route below are computed by our routing engine. Fuel cost assumes ~8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L (regular gasoline, e-Stat national average 2025).
About this route
The distance from Mito (Ibaraki) to Hitachi (Ibaraki) is 33 km in a straight line, or 36 km by road. A car trip takes about 40min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥540. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Mito → Hitachi
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left onto 下入野水戸線235
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 御茶園通り
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left onto さくら通り
- →Turn right
- ↖Turn slight left onto 水戸街道50
- →Turn right onto 柵町城東通り51, 124, 245
- ←Turn left onto 陸前浜街道232
- ↰Keep left
- ←Turn left
- ↰Keep left
- 🏁Arrive at destination
Roadside stations (michi-no-eki) along the route
Rest stops with local food and products near this itinerary.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information (P35, 2018)
Distances from Mito
Distances from Hitachi
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Mito to Hitachi?
About 36 km by road (33 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Mito to Hitachi?
About 40min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥540 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).