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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Athens County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on High Street
763 ft · 32 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
3225 ft · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on Central Avenue
2453 ft · 43 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Pleasant Avenue
5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Hamilton Avenue
6 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
2457 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ballpark Stadium/Arena, Freeman Avenue
1425 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Freeman Avenue
1753 ft · 47 sec · Freeman Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Street
1893 ft · 23 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on 6th Street Viaduct
1658 ft · 22 sec · 6th Street Viaduct
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Continue on River Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Tyler Avenue
33 m · 6 sec · Tyler Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
50 m · 7 sec · River Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wyoming City Hall
Westwood Town Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carthage.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 22.36 mi (35.98 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 Riverside
City in Ohio
| Population | 25,169 |
| Coordinates | 39.0775600, -84.6030000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-84.603, 39.07756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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