How far is Montville, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Montville, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 280.5 miles (451.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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
280.55 mi
04h 31m
Flight
239.32 mi
385.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.32 mi
Kilometers
385.15 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.55 mi
Kilometers
451.5 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montville
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montville
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Montville
136.5 mi
02h 15m
To Hamilton
144.1 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Hambden Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Hambden Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    2515 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cherry Avenue

    899 ft · 33 sec · Cherry Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilson Mills Road

    9 mi · 16 min · Wilson Mills Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Caves Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Caves Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mayfield Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Mayfield Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1962 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 271 South: Columbus

    1865 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  32. 32

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
230 mi · 82%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 3%
Wilson Mills Road
8.96 mi · 3%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.77 mi · 3%
Mayfield Road
4.74 mi · 2%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
239.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 15m from Montville
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Montville and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 280.5 miles (451.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Montville and 144.1 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.68 one way or $73.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montville and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 239.32 mi (385.15 km).

Montville

#1 Montville

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population11,993
Coordinates41.6072800, -81.0503700
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Army of the Republic Highway (-81.05037, 41.607318)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.9 gal
37.47 L · about $36.68
Round trip
$73.36
19.8 gal · 74.94 L
Estimated CO2
88 kg one way
Round trip: 176 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $36.68 $73.36
Mid-grade $4.24 $42.00 $83.99
Premium $4.79 $47.42 $94.84
Diesel $4.30 $42.61 $85.22

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 Montville and Hamilton. The current time is 02:04:25.

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.