How far is Hamilton, OH from Reading, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Reading, OH is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Ohio, USA
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Reading.
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Start on High Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · High Street
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Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Butler County Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield
1473 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Bypass 4
4.2 mi · 6 min · Bypass 4
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Take the exit right
159 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
57 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Springfield Pike
961 ft · 21 sec · Springfield Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
861 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 East: Dayton
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on I 275 East: Dayton
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
2887 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shepherd Lane, Reading, Lincoln Heights
1721 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Shepherd Lane
819 ft · 20 sec · Shepherd Lane
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Continue on Shepherd Avenue
1351 ft · 34 sec · Shepherd Avenue
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Turn left onto Smalley Road
820 ft · 16 sec · Smalley Road
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Continue on West Columbia Avenue
2030 ft · 46 sec · West Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1728 ft · 1 min · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Reading.
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
Turn right onto Bypass 4
4.19 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.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Reading?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Hamilton and 8.9 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Springdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springdale.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Reading. Straight-line distance: 13.72 mi (22.08 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 Reading
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 10,204 |
| Coordinates | 39.2236700, -84.4421600 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reading (-84.44216, 39.22367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
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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