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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on River Road
558 ft · 25 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Road
32 m · 10 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Continue on 6th Street Viaduct
1432 ft · 21 sec · 6th Street Viaduct
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Continue on West 6th Street
1852 ft · 22 sec · West 6th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Avenue
767 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Avenue
148 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Freeman Avenue North
75 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Freeman Avenue
2260 ft · 1 min · Freeman Avenue
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Continue on Winchell Avenue
143 m · 11 sec · Winchell Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Dayton
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
706 ft · 11 sec · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
2411 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 27: Colerain Avenue, Beekman Street
2173 ft · 55 sec
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Turn slight right
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Virginia Avenue
2841 ft · 1 min · Virginia Avenue
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Turn straight onto Kirby Avenue
975 ft · 29 sec · Kirby Avenue
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Turn right
90 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto Ashtree Drive
1832 ft · 47 sec · Ashtree Drive
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Turn slight left onto Hamilton Avenue
9.2 mi · 19 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue on Pleasant Avenue
5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2453 ft · 49 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2323 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1707 ft · 53 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto High Street
58 m · 7 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 Riverside and Hamilton.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wyoming City Hall
Westwood Town Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North College Hill.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 22.36 mi (35.98 km).
#1 Riverside
City in Ohio
| Population | 25,169 |
| Coordinates | 39.0775600, -84.6030000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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