How far is Union, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Union, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
46.47 mi
01h 04m
Flight
37.01 mi
59.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.01 mi
Kilometers
59.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.47 mi
Kilometers
74.78 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 9:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Hamilton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Sunbury
OH

City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America

From Union
22 mi
00h 32m
To Hamilton
24.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto National Road

    2675 ft · 49 sec · National Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Boulevard

    2885 ft · 58 sec · Union Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Union Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Salem Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    67 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest Connector

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Northwest Connector

  8. 8

    Continue on C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Infirmary Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Infirmary Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Germantown Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Germantown Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dayton Germantown Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Dayton Germantown Pike

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Verity Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Verity Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 33 sec · North Canal Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Verity Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  20. 20

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton Germantown Pike
10 mi · 22%
Hamilton Middletown Road
9.54 mi · 21%
Northwest Connector
5.25 mi · 11%
Germantown Street
4.34 mi · 9%
Infirmary Road
2.1 mi · 5%
South Verity Parkway
2.06 mi · 4%
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 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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunbury
00h 32m from Union
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union and 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 Union to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Sunbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Union and 24.5 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Sunbury

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

57 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

59 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

66 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

119 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 37.01 mi (59.56 km).

Union

#1 Union

City in Montgomery and Miami Counties in the U.

Population6,909
Coordinates39.8978300, -84.3063300
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.30627, 39.897828)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.96 $13.91
Premium $4.79 $7.86 $15.71
Diesel $4.30 $7.06 $14.12

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Hamilton. The current time is 19:37:59.

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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.