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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.21 mi
03h 37m
Flight
162.98 mi
262.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.98 mi
Kilometers
262.29 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.21 mi
Kilometers
302.89 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northwood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Northwood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Wapakoneta
OH

City in Ohio

From Hamilton
94.1 mi
01h 48m
To Northwood
94.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

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.

  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

    24.8 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    145.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford

    1461 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Miami Street

    2717 ft · 1 min · Miami Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oakdale Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Woodville Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Woodville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rood Street

    629 ft · 28 sec · Rood Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
170 mi · 91%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 3%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.53 mi · 2%
Oakdale Avenue
1.96 mi · 1%
Woodville Road
1.72 mi · 1%
High Street
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
163 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wapakoneta
01h 48m from Hamilton
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Bryan

106 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

119 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 162.98 mi (262.29 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 Northwood

Human settlement in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,350
Coordinates41.6072700, -83.4688200
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Northwood (-83.46882, 41.60727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.14 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
13.28 gal · 50.28 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Northwood. The current time is 00:29:16.

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.