How far is Northwood, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwood and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood and Hamilton.
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Start on Rood Street
629 ft · 30 sec · Rood Street
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Turn right onto Woodville Road
2200 ft · 1 min · Woodville Road
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Turn left onto Wales Road
2 mi · 5 min · Wales Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway
1944 ft · 56 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto Wales Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Wales Road
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Take the ramp left
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
138 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe
700 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown
872 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
80 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Continue on Fairgrove Avenue
3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue
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Continue on North Erie Boulevard
3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard
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Turn right onto High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on High Street
69 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northwood and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
138 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Northwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northwood to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Wapakoneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Northwood and 96.6 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.90 one way or $49.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Northwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Wapakoneta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wapakoneta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 162.98 mi (262.29 km).
#1 Northwood
Human settlement in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.6072700, -83.4688200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,148 |
| Coordinates | 39.3995000, -84.5613400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $28.51 | $57.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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