How far is Forest Park, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Forest Park, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Park and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Hamilton.
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Start on Kenn Road
1 mi · 3 min · Kenn Road
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Continue on Ross Road
751 ft · 26 sec · Ross Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ross Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ross Road
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Continue on Bypass 4
4.4 mi · 6 min · Bypass 4
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Turn left onto SR 129 West: Hamilton
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Butler County Veterans Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Butler County Veterans Highway
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Continue on High Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street
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Continue on High Street
69 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Park and Hamilton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bypass 4
Continue on Bypass 4
4.44 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Forest Park and Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Park to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Forest Park and 5.1 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Forest Park and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 8.14 mi (13.1 km).
#1 Forest Park
City in United States of America
| Population | 18,534 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903400, -84.5041100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,148 |
| Coordinates | 39.3995000, -84.5613400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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