How far is Berea, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Berea, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
229.65 mi
03h 43m
Flight
196.86 mi
316.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.86 mi
Kilometers
316.82 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.65 mi
Kilometers
369.59 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Berea
Thu, Apr 16, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berea
2026-04-16T03:46
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berea
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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Berea
115.2 mi
01h 51m
To Hamilton
114.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bridge Street

    2803 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eastland Road

    2260 ft · 1 min · Eastland Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bagley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Bagley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    127.9 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  7. 7

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  23. 23

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berea 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
210 mi · 91%
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%
East Bagley Road
1.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 19m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
196.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 51m from Berea
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Berea 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 Berea to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.2 miles from Berea and 114.5 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.01 one way or $60.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berea and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 196.86 mi (316.82 km).

Berea

#1 Berea

City in Ohio

Population18,508
Coordinates41.3661600, -81.8543000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bridge Street (-81.854244, 41.36634)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.68 L · about $30.01
Round trip
$60.02
16.2 gal · 61.36 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.01 $60.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.36 $68.72
Premium $4.79 $38.80 $77.60
Diesel $4.30 $34.86 $69.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Berea and Hamilton. The current time is 03:46:48.

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.