How far is Providence, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Providence, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.37 mi
02h 55m
Flight
144.11 mi
231.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.11 mi
Kilometers
231.93 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.37 mi
Kilometers
270.97 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Providence
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Providence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Botkins
OH

Town

From Providence
90.3 mi
01h 27m
To Hamilton
78.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Providence-Neapolis-Swanton Road

    23 m · 7 sec · Providence-Neapolis-Swanton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South River Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South River Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grand Rapids Road

    1006 ft · 26 sec · Grand Rapids Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2735 ft · 54 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on River Road West

    151 m · 10 sec · River Road West

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Kellogg Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Kellogg Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Otsego Pike

    3 mi · 5 min · Otsego Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2739 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    124.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  21. 21

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Otsego Pike
153 mi · 91%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 4%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 3%
Kellogg Road
3.33 mi · 2%
High Street
0.82 mi
South River Road
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Otsego Pike

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
144.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Botkins
01h 27m from Providence
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Providence and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Botkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Providence and 78.1 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Providence and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Botkins

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

115 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Bryan

117 mi away
Page and Lynn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 144.11 mi (231.93 km).

Providence

#1 Providence

Ghost town in Lucas County, Ohio

Population3,446
Coordinates41.4183900, -83.8730000
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Providence-Neapolis-Swanton Road (-83.872767, 41.418391)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.49 L · about $22.01
Round trip
$44.02
11.88 gal · 44.98 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.01 $44.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.20 $50.39
Premium $4.79 $28.45 $56.91
Diesel $4.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Providence and Hamilton. The current time is 01:58:06.

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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.