How far is Riverside, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Riverside, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.42 mi
00h 51m
Flight
22.36 mi
35.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.42 mi
Kilometers
55.39 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 5:15 PM EDT
Return by in Riverside
Sat, May 30, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-05-30T16:24
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 5:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
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
North College Hill
OH

City in United States of America

From Riverside
13.2 mi
00h 25m
To Hamilton
21.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    558 ft · 25 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on River Road

    32 m · 10 sec · River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 6th Street Viaduct

    1432 ft · 21 sec · 6th Street Viaduct

  5. 5

    Continue on West 6th Street

    1852 ft · 22 sec · West 6th Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Avenue

    767 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Avenue

    148 m · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Freeman Avenue North

    75 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Freeman Avenue

    2260 ft · 1 min · Freeman Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Winchell Avenue

    143 m · 11 sec · Winchell Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1065 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis

    2266 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    706 ft · 11 sec · Northwest Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2411 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on US 27: Colerain Avenue, Beekman Street

    2173 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    76 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Virginia Avenue

    2841 ft · 1 min · Virginia Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Kirby Avenue

    975 ft · 29 sec · Kirby Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    90 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Ashtree Drive

    1832 ft · 47 sec · Ashtree Drive

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Hamilton Avenue

    9.2 mi · 19 min · Hamilton Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2453 ft · 49 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2323 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1707 ft · 53 sec · South 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto High Street

    58 m · 7 sec · High Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hamilton Avenue
9.25 mi · 27%
Pleasant Avenue
5.31 mi · 15%
River Road
3.65 mi · 11%
Mill Creek Expressway
2.26 mi · 7%
Central Avenue
0.9 mi · 3%
I 74 West
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hamilton Avenue

Turn slight left onto Hamilton Avenue

9.25 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North College Hill
00h 25m from Riverside
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Riverside and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

North College Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Riverside and 21.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Riverside and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near North College Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North College Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Westwood Town Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Westwood Town Hall

Cincinnati , OH
3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North College Hill.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

13 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

13 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

92 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 22.36 mi (35.98 km).

Riverside

#1 Riverside

City in Ohio

Population25,169
Coordinates39.0775600, -84.6030000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-84.602884, 39.077303)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.04
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.52 $9.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.79 $5.84 $11.69
Diesel $4.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Hamilton. The current time is 16:24:19.

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.