How far is Hamilton, OH from Riverside, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Riverside, OH is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
31.11 mi
00h 48m
Flight
22.36 mi
35.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.11 mi
Kilometers
50.07 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Sat, May 30, 6:18 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 7:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-30T17:30
Arrive Riverside
Sat, May 30, 6:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Carthage
OH

Township in Athens County, Ohio

From Hamilton
15.5 mi
00h 24m
To Riverside
15.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    763 ft · 32 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    3225 ft · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2453 ft · 43 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Hamilton Avenue

    6 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2457 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ballpark Stadium/Arena, Freeman Avenue

    1425 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Freeman Avenue

    1753 ft · 47 sec · Freeman Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West

    811 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West 6th Street

    1893 ft · 23 sec · West 6th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 6th Street Viaduct

    1658 ft · 22 sec · 6th Street Viaduct

  15. 15

    Continue on River Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tyler Avenue

    33 m · 6 sec · Tyler Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto River Road

    50 m · 7 sec · River Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
8.54 mi · 27%
Hamilton Avenue
5.98 mi · 19%
Pleasant Avenue
5.31 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
4.19 mi · 13%
River Road
3.65 mi · 12%
South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

8.54 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carthage
00h 24m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Riverside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Hamilton and 15.5 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Carthage

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 Carthage and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Westwood Town Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Westwood Town Hall

Cincinnati , OH
3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

10 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

12 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

75 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

86 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 22.36 mi (35.98 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Riverside

City in Ohio

Population25,169
Coordinates39.0775600, -84.6030000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Riverside (-84.603, 39.07756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.15
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.08 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.67 $9.33
Premium $4.79 $5.27 $10.54
Diesel $4.30 $4.73 $9.47

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Riverside. The current time is 17:30:03.

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.