Origin
Fruit Hill, OH
Morning in Fruit Hill on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fruit Hill, OH to Hamilton, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fruit Hill, OH
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Hamilton, OH
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Trip Overview
Fruit Hill, OH to Hamilton, OH is 38.7 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Circle Freeway and Bypass 4, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Ohio, taking you from one part of the Midwest to another. Given its brief duration and focus on highway travel, it’s a straightforward journey perfect for a quick trip or an add-on to a larger itinerary. You can expect a generally efficient drive with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Freeway | 24.3 mi | 27m |
| Bypass 4 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Beechmont Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Dixie Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Butler County Veterans Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Ohio Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Circle Freeway
— 24.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Hill, OH and Hamilton, OH.
1
Start on SR 125
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Beechmont Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
2
Continue on SR 125
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ohio Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 275 North: Columbus
4
Merge onto I 275
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
406 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Hamilton
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto SR 4
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Springfield Pike
8
Continue on SR 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 4 Bypass
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Bypass 4
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward SR 129 West: Hamilton
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto SR 129
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler County Veterans Highway
12
Continue on SR 129
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
SR 129; SR 177
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Fruit Hill, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 275 / Circle Freeway
Merge onto I 275 / Circle Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 4: Fairfield, Hamilton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Hamilton
5
30.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4
Turn right onto SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
35.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Turn left toward SR 129 West: Hamilton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 129 West: Hamilton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.01 one way
$12.01 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hamilton, OH
Morning in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Milford, OH
19 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 63% of the drive utilizing main roads like Circle Freeway and Bypass 4. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 24.3 miles on Circle Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The route primarily consists of highway driving, meaning you'll likely encounter higher speeds and fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops compared to a scenic byway. Expect a fairly direct and functional drive as you make your way from Fruit Hill to Hamilton.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.3 mi on Circle Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Circle Freeway and Bypass 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near I 275 / Circle Freeway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 38.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fruit Hill, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springdale along the way.
Springdale
28.2 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Arriving in Hamilton, OH
Full guide →Hamilton is a city of 63,000 people (2020) in Butler County, Ohio.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.3 miles on Circle Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hamilton, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamilton, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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