How far is Hamilton, OH from Sunbury, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Sunbury, OH is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.26 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.07 mi
29.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.07 mi
Kilometers
29.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.26 mi
Kilometers
34.22 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunbury
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 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 Sunbury
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Trenton
OH

City in Ohio

From Hamilton
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To Sunbury
10.6 mi
00h 15m

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

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Verity Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Clinton Street

    2920 ft · 55 sec · South Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Verity Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Germantown Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Germantown Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Eby Road

    1765 ft · 56 sec · Eby Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Germantown Middletown Pike

    14 m · 1 sec · Germantown Middletown Pike

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Germantown Middletown Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hamilton Middletown Road
9.6 mi · 45%
Germantown Road
5.88 mi · 28%
South Verity Parkway
1.79 mi · 8%
North Verity Parkway
1.13 mi · 5%
High Street
0.74 mi · 3%
North Erie Boulevard
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hamilton Middletown Road

Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

6.4 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
00h 15m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Sunbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Hamilton and 10.6 miles from Sunbury.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Sunbury.

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

42 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

43 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

61 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

110 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Sunbury. Straight-line distance: 18.07 mi (29.08 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Sunbury

City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America

Population6,881
Coordinates39.6131100, -84.3657800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Sunbury (-84.36578, 39.61311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.18 $6.36
Premium $4.79 $3.59 $7.19
Diesel $4.30 $3.23 $6.46

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 Sunbury. The current time is 00:29:50.

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.