Origin
Hamilton, OH
Morning in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, OH to New Albany, 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
2h 27m
Distance
124.3 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
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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New Albany, OH
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Trip Overview
Hamilton, OH to New Albany, OH is 124.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m via I-75, I-675, and I-70, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Ohio, moving from one Midwest location to another. It's a straightforward, predominantly highway trip that should feel familiar to anyone accustomed to driving in the region. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.2 miles from Hamilton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 51.1 mi | 55m |
| I 675 | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| I 75 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| I 670 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Morse Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Johnstown Road | 2.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 51.1 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and New Albany, 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
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
SR 63
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 75
10
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 675
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 675
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
14
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70; SR 4
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670
Toward I 670 East: Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 670
Toward I 670 East: Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
353 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10A
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 270
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 32
Toward Morse Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Morse Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Morse Road
Use the right lane.
23
Enter roundabout onto US 62
245 ft
·
3 sec
·
Johnstown Road
24
Continue on US 62
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Enter roundabout onto US 62
111 ft
·
1 sec
·
Johnstown Road
26
Continue on US 62
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnstown Road
27
Enter roundabout onto US 62
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
28
Continue on US 62
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Main Street
29
Turn right onto East Dublin Granville Road
447 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Dublin Granville Road
30
Turn right onto South High Street
104 ft
·
1 sec
·
South High Street
31
Arrive at destination
South High Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 27-minute drive, starting in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to complete the 124.3 miles. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's an economical trip. You won't need to break this drive up, but if you prefer to stretch your legs, consider a brief stop around the halfway point. Pay attention to exit numbers as you get closer to New Albany, as this is where the highway environment will transition to more local roads. Ensure your fuel tank is adequately filled before departing Hamilton to minimize any mid-route interruptions.
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 62.2 miles from Hamilton, OH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 15m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Albany, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hamilton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hamilton, OH
This is one driving day of about 124.3 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Hamilton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 51.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.2 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 27 and 118.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
27 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 675 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
7
104.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
7
109.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
|
I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
115.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward I 270 North
7
118.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward Morse Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32
Toward Morse Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.29 one way
$38.58 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $24.02 | $48.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.44 | $54.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.97 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.96 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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
New Albany, OH
Morning in New Albany on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Springfield, OH
62 mi in
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
3 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
2h 27m 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 mostly highway, with 82% of the 124.3 miles on major interstates like I-75, I-675, and I-70. You'll experience a longest stretch of 51.1 miles on I-70, offering a good period of consistent cruising. The transition away from the interstate system will likely occur as you approach your destination, bringing you onto surface roads with more frequent exits and potentially denser traffic patterns typical of suburban areas.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.1 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 675. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 124.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Hamilton, OH to New Albany, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Lebanon
8.4 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Arriving in New Albany, OH
Full guide →New Albany is a city in Southern Indiana along the Ohio River, directly across from Louisville, Kentucky. It serves as the county seat of Floyd County and has a population of around 38,000. Part of the Louisville metropolitan area, New Albany offers a more relaxed, small-town vibe compared to its larger neighbor across the river, with a revitalized historic downtown known for its architecture, local dining, shops, and cultural spots. New Albany was founded in 1813 and grew as a river port and manufacturing center in the 19th century. Today, it features a walkable downtown with Victorian-era buildings, independent restaurants and breweries, and events like the large Harvest Homecoming festival in early-to-mid October.
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 2h 27m. Total distance: 124.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.1 miles on I 70. 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 New Albany, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Albany, 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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