How far is Northfield Center, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Northfield Center, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 233 miles (375 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (333 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
233 mi
03h 44m
Flight
206.9 mi
332.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.9 mi
Kilometers
332.98 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
233 mi
Kilometers
374.98 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Northfield Center
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield Center
2026-04-19T06:09
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northfield Center
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Northfield Center
116.8 mi
01h 52m
To Hamilton
116.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 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 Northfield Center and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northfield Center and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Aurora Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · West Aurora Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Northfield Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    2298 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  7. 7

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  23. 23

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield Center 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
214 mi · 92%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Mason Road
1.92 mi · 1%
High Street
1.72 mi · 1%
West Aurora Road
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
206.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 52m from Northfield Center
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Northfield Center and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northfield Center to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 233 miles (375 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Northfield Center and 116.3 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 206.9 miles (333 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.46 one way or $60.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield Center and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 206.9 mi (332.98 km).

Northfield Center

#1 Northfield Center

Township in Summit County, Ohio

Population5,846
Coordinates41.3142200, -81.5392900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: West Aurora Road (-81.539289, 41.314253)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.12 L · about $30.46
Round trip
$60.91
16.44 gal · 62.24 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.46 $60.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.87 $69.74
Premium $4.79 $39.37 $78.75
Diesel $4.30 $35.38 $70.76

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 Northfield Center and Hamilton. The current time is 06:09:01.

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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.