How far is Hamilton, OH from Carey, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Carey, OH is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.99 mi
02h 05m
Flight
78.11 mi
125.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.11 mi
Kilometers
125.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.99 mi
Kilometers
149.66 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carey
Wed, Apr 15, 12:53 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-15T10:47
Arrive Carey
Wed, Apr 15, 12:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Port William
OH

Village in Ohio

From Hamilton
46.4 mi
01h 02m
To Carey
46.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Erie Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 42 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon

    1322 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    937 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bypass 48

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House

    1552 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    2586 ft · 37 sec · Old United States Highway 35

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 East: Washington Court House

    2447 ft · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 138: Greenfield, Clarksburg

    1234 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Browns Chapel Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Browns Chapel Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Browns Chapel Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 East
24.3 mi · 26%
I 71 North
19.9 mi · 21%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 7%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.71 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.96 mi · 2%
Bypass 48
1.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 35 East

Merge slight left

23.9 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
78.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port William
01h 02m from Hamilton
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Hamilton and 46.5 miles from Carey.

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

The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port William

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

79 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

81 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

82 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

100 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Carey. Straight-line distance: 78.11 mi (125.7 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Carey

#2 Carey

City in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,540
Coordinates39.4925600, -83.1024100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Carey (-83.10241, 39.49256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.42 L · about $12.15
Round trip
$24.30
6.56 gal · 24.84 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.15 $24.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.91 $27.83
Premium $4.79 $15.71 $31.42
Diesel $4.30 $14.12 $28.23

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Carey. The current time is 10:47:12.

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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.