How far is Bedford Heights, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Bedford Heights, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 240.5 miles (387 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.47 mi
03h 49m
Flight
211.89 mi
341.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.89 mi
Kilometers
341.01 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.47 mi
Kilometers
387 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford Heights
2026-04-18T21:48
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford Heights
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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Bedford Heights
120.5 mi
01h 54m
To Hamilton
120 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford Heights and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Northfield Road

    1138 ft · 41 sec · Northfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Louis Road

    1012 ft · 46 sec · Louis Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mueti Drive

    44 m · 2 sec · Mueti Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South: Youngstown

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  26. 26

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
220 mi · 92%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Mason Road
1.92 mi · 1%
High Street
1.72 mi · 1%
Outerbelt South Freeway
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
211.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 54m from Bedford Heights
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford Heights and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Bedford Heights to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Bedford Heights and 120 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.46 one way or $62.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford Heights and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Galena, 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 Galena.

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford Heights and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 211.89 mi (341.01 km).

Bedford Heights

#1 Bedford Heights

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population10,397
Coordinates41.4170000, -81.5273400
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Northfield Road (-81.527366, 41.417)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.12 L · about $31.46
Round trip
$62.91
16.98 gal · 64.24 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.46 $62.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.01 $72.03
Premium $4.79 $40.67 $81.33
Diesel $4.30 $36.54 $73.08

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford Heights and Hamilton. The current time is 21:48:07.

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.