How far is Northfield, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Northfield, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
234.42 mi
03h 46m
Flight
208.68 mi
335.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.68 mi
Kilometers
335.84 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.42 mi
Kilometers
377.26 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, May 31, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Northfield
Sun, May 31, 10:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield
2026-05-31T03:19
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, May 31, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northfield
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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Northfield
117.5 mi
01h 53m
To Hamilton
116.9 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · 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 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
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
214 mi · 91%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Northfield Road
2.89 mi · 1%
Mason Road
1.92 mi · 1%
High Street
1.72 mi · 1%
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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
208.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 53m from Northfield
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Northfield and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 117.5 miles from Northfield and 116.9 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.64 one way or $61.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northfield and Mostly 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 and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 208.68 mi (335.84 km).

Northfield

#1 Northfield

Village in Summit County, Ohio

Population3,649
Coordinates41.3450500, -81.5284500
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Northfield Road (-81.528179, 41.344998)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.31 L · about $30.64
Round trip
$61.28
16.54 gal · 62.62 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.64 $61.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.08 $70.16
Premium $4.79 $39.61 $79.23
Diesel $4.30 $35.59 $71.19

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Northfield and Hamilton. The current time is 03:19:00.

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.