How far is Hamilton, OH from Sharon, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Sharon, OH is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.39 mi
03h 55m
Flight
161.25 mi
259.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.25 mi
Kilometers
259.5 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.39 mi
Kilometers
320.88 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Sharon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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
Obetz
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Hamilton
99.5 mi
01h 57m
To Sharon
99.9 mi
01h 57m

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
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    937 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bypass 48

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling

    1011 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · East Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Marietta

    2899 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

    2128 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto McConnelsville Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · McConnelsville Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McConnelsville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
70.5 mi · 35%
I 71 North
55.1 mi · 28%
I 77 South
18.9 mi · 9%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 6%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 3%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

70.5 mi · 01h 16m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Obetz
01h 57m from Hamilton
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Obetz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Hamilton and 99.9 miles from Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.05 one way or $52.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Sharon.

Stop Ideas Near Obetz

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

10 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 161.25 mi (259.5 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Sharon

Township in Noble County, Ohio

Population8,864
Coordinates39.7361800, -81.5654000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Sharon (-81.5654, 39.73618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.63 L · about $26.05
Round trip
$52.09
14.06 gal · 53.26 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.05 $52.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.82 $59.64
Premium $4.79 $33.67 $67.35
Diesel $4.30 $30.26 $60.51

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 Sharon. The current time is 02:41:54.

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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.