How far is Southington, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Southington, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.2 miles (372 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
272.25 mi
04h 23m
Flight
231.13 mi
371.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.13 mi
Kilometers
371.96 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.25 mi
Kilometers
438.15 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Tue, May 26, 1:21 PM EDT
Return by in Southington
Tue, May 26, 5:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southington
2026-05-26T08:57
Arrive Hamilton
Tue, May 26, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southington
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Southington
133.4 mi
02h 11m
To Hamilton
138.8 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nelson Town Square

    144 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Twinsburg Warren Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Twinsburg Warren Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Painesville Ravenna Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Painesville Ravenna Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

    605 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Brecksville Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  36. 36

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southington 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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
206 mi · 75%
Ohio Turnpike
20.1 mi · 7%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 3%
Nelson Town Square
7.39 mi · 3%
Painesville Ravenna Road
4.74 mi · 2%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
231.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 11m from Southington
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Southington and Rain Showers Likely then Chance 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 Southington to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from Southington and 138.8 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 231.2 miles (372 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.61 one way or $71.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Southington and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southington and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 231.13 mi (371.96 km).

Southington

#1 Southington

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population3,505
Coordinates41.3083900, -80.9559200
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 305 (-80.95592, 41.308411)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.37 L · about $35.61
Round trip
$71.21
19.22 gal · 72.74 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $35.61 $71.21
Mid-grade $4.24 $40.77 $81.53
Premium $4.79 $46.03 $92.06
Diesel $4.30 $41.36 $82.72

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Southington and Hamilton. The current time is 08:57:35.

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.