How far is Hamilton, OH from Northwood, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Northwood, OH is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Northwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Northwood.
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Start on High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto North Erie Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard
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Continue on Fairgrove Avenue
3235 ft · 42 sec · Fairgrove Avenue
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Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Take the exit straight toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
1322 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East
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Turn straight
560 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Dayton
2354 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
145.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford
1461 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Miami Street
2717 ft · 1 min · Miami Street
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Turn right onto Oakdale Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodville Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Woodville Road
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Turn left onto Rood Street
629 ft · 28 sec · Rood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Northwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
145 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Northwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Northwood?
The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Wapakoneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Hamilton and 94.1 miles from Northwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Northwood.
Stop Ideas Near Wapakoneta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wapakoneta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 162.98 mi (262.29 km).
#1 Hamilton
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,148 |
| Coordinates | 39.3995000, -84.5613400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northwood
Human settlement in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.6072700, -83.4688200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwood (-83.46882, 41.60727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $24.60 | $49.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $28.17 | $56.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.81 | $63.61 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.58 | $57.16 |
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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