Origin
Hamilton, OH
Late night in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, OH to Williamsburg, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Williamsburg, OH
Brian Magill
Trip Overview
Hamilton, OH to Williamsburg, OH is 46.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Circle Freeway, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, and Bypass 4, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving between Midwest regions. Given its short duration and moderate fuel cost, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day. You'll experience a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a practical option for a quick local excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Freeway | 21.7 mi | 25m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| Bypass 4 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Dixie Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Butler County Veterans Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Tall Gate Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Circle Freeway
— 21.7 mi, about 25m
Traffic on I-275
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,245 veh/hr typical · worst 4,893
Quietest
2 AM
~181 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Williamsburg, OH.
1
Start on SR 129; SR 177
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on SR 129
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler County Veterans Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield
Use the slight right lane.
4
Turn right onto SR 4 Bypass
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Bypass 4
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
522 ft
·
14 sec
6
Turn left
186 ft
·
10 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on SR 4
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Springfield Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 275
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
12
Merge onto I 275
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 63A; 63B
Toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 63A
Toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Use the slight left lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 32
12 mi
·
16 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Toward Union Township, Eastgate Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 133: Williamsburg
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto SR 133
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Route 133
18
Continue on SR 133
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Tall Gate Road
19
Turn left onto SR 133; SR 276
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
20
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield
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 18
Toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 East: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 63A; 63B
Toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown...
10
32.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 63A
Toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.25 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| premium | $4.98 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Williamsburg, OH
Late night in Williamsburg on Saturday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Montgomery, OH
23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 2m 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 route is about 47% highway, offering a good portion of faster driving. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous highway at 21.7 miles on Circle Freeway. After this, expect the road to transition to more surface driving. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and road conditions as you move from the freeway portions to local roads.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on Circle Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
906 ft
596 ft
Total Climb
718 ft
Total Descent
499 ft
Highest Point
906 ft
~43.1 mi in
Elevation Range
310 ft
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 Williamsburg, OH, road signs point toward Fairfield, Newtown and Union Township.
Fairfield
3 mi in
|
~4m
Newtown
32.3 mi in
|
~41m
Union Township
32.6 mi in
|
~42m
|
via SR 32
About the Cities
Starting in Hamilton, OH
Full guide →Founded 1794
Hamilton is a city of 63,000 people (2020) in Butler County, Ohio.
Top landmarks
- • Robinson-Schwenn Building — historic former theater in Hamilton, Ohio, United States
- • German Village Historic District — historic district in Ohio, United States
- • Anderson–Shaffer House — historic residence in the city of Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Arriving in Williamsburg, OH
Full guide →Founded 1796
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 2m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.7 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 Williamsburg, 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 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: 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 Williamsburg, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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