How far is Sunbury, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Sunbury, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.83 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.07 mi
29.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.07 mi
Kilometers
29.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.83 mi
Kilometers
35.14 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Sunbury
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunbury
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Trenton
OH

City in Ohio

From Sunbury
10.6 mi
00h 16m
To Hamilton
11.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Germantown Middletown Pike

    14 m · 7 sec · Germantown Middletown Pike

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Eby Road

    1765 ft · 48 sec · Eby Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Verity Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Verity Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 33 sec · North Canal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Verity Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  11. 11

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunbury 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hamilton Middletown Road
9.54 mi · 44%
South Verity Parkway
2.06 mi · 9%
North Verity Parkway
1.11 mi · 5%
High Street
0.82 mi · 4%
North Erie Boulevard
0.62 mi · 3%
Fairgrove Avenue
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hamilton Middletown Road

Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

9.54 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
00h 16m from Sunbury
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunbury 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 Sunbury to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Sunbury and 11.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunbury and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

42 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

43 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

61 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

110 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunbury and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 18.07 mi (29.08 km).

Sunbury

#1 Sunbury

City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America

Population6,881
Coordinates39.6131100, -84.3657800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Germantown Middletown Pike (-84.365734, 39.613065)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.71
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.85 $5.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.27 $6.53
Premium $4.79 $3.69 $7.38
Diesel $4.30 $3.31 $6.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunbury and Hamilton. The current time is 22:36:41.

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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.