How far is Amherst, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Amherst, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
219.97 mi
03h 52m
Flight
184.94 mi
297.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.94 mi
Kilometers
297.64 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.97 mi
Kilometers
354 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, May 23, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Sat, May 23, 4:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-05-23T08:22
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, May 23, 12:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Amherst
110.6 mi
01h 56m
To Hamilton
109.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Street

    75 m · 13 sec · Forest Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    3270 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Leavitt Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · South Leavitt Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Ashland-Oberlin Road

    6 mi · 11 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    2424 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road

    658 ft · 13 sec · South Ashland-Oberlin Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road

    19.7 mi · 28 min · South Ashland-Oberlin Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    997 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    2527 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  34. 34

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Hamilton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
163 mi · 74%
South Ashland-Oberlin Road
20 mi · 9%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
South Leavitt Road
6.73 mi · 3%
North Ashland-Oberlin Road
6.04 mi · 3%
North Main Street
4.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Keep slight right

81.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
184.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
01h 56m from Amherst
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from Amherst and 109.4 miles from Hamilton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.75 one way or $57.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Worthington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worthington.

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 184.94 mi (297.64 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

City in Ohio, United States

Population12,387
Coordinates41.3978200, -82.2223800
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.222376, 41.397681)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.38 L · about $28.75
Round trip
$57.50
15.52 gal · 58.76 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.75 $57.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.92 $65.84
Premium $4.79 $37.17 $74.34
Diesel $4.30 $33.40 $66.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Hamilton. The current time is 08:22:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.