Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Hitachi and Mito.
| 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 Hitachi (Ibaraki) to Mito (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 · Hitachi → Mito
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 陸前浜街道6
- ↰Keep left
- ↗Turn slight right onto 陸前浜街道232
- →Turn right onto 柵町城東通り51, 124, 245
- ←Turn left onto 水戸街道50
- ↱Keep right
- ←Turn left onto 千波大橋
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 御茶園通り
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left onto 下入野水戸線235
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- 🏁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 Hitachi
Distances from Mito
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Hitachi to Mito?
About 36 km by road (33 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Hitachi to Mito?
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).