Origin
Middletown, OH
Morning in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, 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
19m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, OH
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Hamilton, OH
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Trip Overview
This short 13.9-mile drive from Middletown to Hamilton, Ohio, is a quick 19-minute trip perfect for a single day. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it’s an economical option for getting between these two Midwest towns. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Hamilton Middletown Road and South Verity Parkway, offering a straightforward journey with minimal highway time. You'll spend most of your time on local streets, making this an easy drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. Plan for a straightforward commute with a few turns along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| South Verity Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Erie Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Fairgrove Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Clark Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Middletown Road
— 9.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, OH and Hamilton, OH.
1
Start on Clark Street
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
Clark Street
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 73
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Verity Parkway
4
Continue on SR 4; SR 73
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Fairgrove Avenue
6
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Erie Boulevard
7
Turn right onto SR 128; SR 129; SR 177
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
SR 129; SR 177
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 4; SR 73 / South Verity Parkway
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 73 / South Verity Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Continue onto SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 19-minute trip, with only about 15% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles along Hamilton Middletown Road, offering a brief period of more consistent driving before transitioning back to local roads. As you navigate through Middletown and into Hamilton, the character of the drive is predominantly urban and suburban, characterized by city streets and local thoroughfares. This isn't a route for long, sweeping vistas; instead, it's about efficient movement through populated areas.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Hamilton Middletown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 4; SR 73 / South Verity Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Middletown, OH
Full guide →Middletown is a city of 51,000 people (2020) in Ohio, north of Cincinnati and a short drive south of Dayton.
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 19m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Hamilton Middletown Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 4; SR 73 / South Verity Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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