Origin
Hamilton, OH
Morning in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, OH to Grove City, 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
1h 59m
Distance
93.2 mi
150 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, OH
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Grove City, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 93.2-mile drive from Hamilton, OH, to Grove City, OH, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just under 2 hours. Primarily utilizing I-71, SR-73, and SR-63, this route offers a highway-focused experience for travelers within the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of around $14, it's an economical option for a quick journey. Given its duration and focus on major roads, no overnight stops are necessary, making it a convenient choice for a short excursion between these two Ohio locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.6 miles from Hamilton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 48.8 mi | 52m |
| SR 73 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| SR 63 | 8 mi | 13m |
| US 42 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Harrisburg Pike | 4 mi | 5m |
| Bypass 48 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 48.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Grove City, OH.
1
Start on SR 129; SR 177
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto SR 4
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Erie Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Fairgrove Avenue
4
Continue on SR 4
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
6
Continue on SR 63
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto SR 63
8.0 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 63
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
9
Merge onto Bypass 48
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bypass 48
10
Turn right onto US 42
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 42
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 73
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 73
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
13
Merge onto I 71
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 94
Toward US 62, SR 3: Grove City, Harrisburg
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto US 62; SR 3
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
16
Continue on US 62; SR 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Park Street
279 ft
·
11 sec
·
Park Street
18
Turn right onto First Street
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
First Street
19
Arrive at destination
First Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1-hour and 59-minute drive, flexibility is key. You can comfortably depart at any time of day, though avoiding peak rush hour traffic on the interstate segments is always advisable. Since there are no recommended stops and the longest stretch is under 50 miles, you likely won't need extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking, as the estimated $14 cost suggests a straightforward fill-up is sufficient. A practical tip for this route is to confirm your GPS is set to prioritize I-71 for the longest, most direct portion of your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.6 miles from Hamilton, OH, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.6 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grove City, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hamilton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hamilton, OH
This is one driving day of about 93.2 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hamilton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 48.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.6 miles from Hamilton, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 87.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
5
23 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 42
Turn right onto US 42
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
39.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 71
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
87.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 62, SR 3: Grove City, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 94
Toward US 62, SR 3: Grove City, Harrisburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.46 one way
$28.93 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $16.05 | $32.11 |
| premium | $4.91 | $18.01 | $36.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.96 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Grove City, OH
Morning in Grove City on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m 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?
Expect a drive that is 78% highway, meaning much of your time will be spent on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 48.8 miles, primarily on I-71, offering a consistent cruising experience. While the profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of SR-73 and SR-63 might introduce some variations in road type and speed as you transition between major arteries. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.8 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and SR 73. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles (US 42): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Hamilton, OH and Grove City, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon and Harrisburg.
Lebanon
8.4 mi in
|
~10m
Harrisburg
87.9 mi in
|
~1h 50m
About the Cities
Arriving in Grove City, OH
Full guide →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 1h 59m. Total distance: 93.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.8 miles on I 71. 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 Grove City, 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 0.7 miles (SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles (US 42): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grove City, 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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