How far is Hamilton, OH from Harlem, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Harlem, OH is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.43 mi
02h 37m
Flight
105.18 mi
169.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.18 mi
Kilometers
169.27 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.43 mi
Kilometers
209.91 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T10:23
Arrive Harlem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Springfield
OH

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

From Hamilton
65.1 mi
01h 18m
To Harlem
65.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    560 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2354 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

    108 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    2707 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road

    1350 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road

    75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1767 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North High Street

    1108 ft · 19 sec · North High Street

  30. 30

    Continue on New Albany - Condit Road

    3 mi · 5 min · New Albany - Condit Road

  31. 31

    Continue on State Road 605

    1577 ft · 25 sec · State Road 605

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Fancher Road

    76 m · 4 sec · Fancher Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Fancher Road

    3136 ft · 1 min · Fancher Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Miller-Paul Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Miller-Paul Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Gorsuch Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gorsuch Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gorsuch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 40%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 20%
I 75 North
13.7 mi · 11%
I 670 East
10.5 mi · 8%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 5%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
105.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
01h 18m from Hamilton
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Harlem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Hamilton and 65.3 miles from Harlem.

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

The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Harlem.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Springfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

SOUTH VIENNA MUNICIPAL BLDG

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

69 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

109 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

111 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

117 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 105.18 mi (169.27 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
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#2 Harlem

City in United States of America

Population4,903
Coordinates40.1517300, -82.8393400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Harlem (-82.83934, 40.15173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.42 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.09
9.2 gal · 34.84 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.04 $34.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.51 $39.03
Premium $4.79 $22.03 $44.07
Diesel $4.30 $19.80 $39.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Harlem. The current time is 10:23:12.

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.