Origin
Moraine, OH
Late night in Moraine on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moraine, 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
45m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moraine, OH
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Hamilton, OH
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Trip Overview
This 33.9-mile drive from Moraine to Hamilton, Ohio, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 45 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route utilizes a mix of major roads, including I-75 and local routes like Hamilton Middletown Road and Hamilton Lebanon Road East. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this short journey offers an economical way to travel within the Midwest region. You'll find the drive generally efficient, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between these two Ohio communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 17.8 mi | 20m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| North Springboro Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Dixie Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Erie Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Fairgrove Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 17.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moraine, OH and Hamilton, OH.
1
Start on Northlawn Avenue
518 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northlawn Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 741
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Springboro Pike
3
Turn right onto East Dixie Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dixie Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
5
Merge onto I 75
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 29
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward SR 63 West: Monroe
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto SR 63
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 4 North: Middletown
10
Keep slight left at fork
262 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn left onto SR 4
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Fairgrove Avenue
13
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Erie Boulevard
14
Turn right onto SR 128; SR 129; SR 177
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
16
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
17 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 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Moraine, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Dixie Drive
Turn right onto East Dixie Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
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 29
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
8
20.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 63 West: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 63 West: Monroe
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~43m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.52 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Hamilton, OH
Late night in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Sunny
W 14 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:16PM EDT until April 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
73°F
Middletown, OH
17 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
6 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
45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 33.9-mile route. Approximately 53% of your journey will be on the interstate, specifically a longest stretch of 17.8 miles on I-75, offering a chance to maintain higher speeds. As you transition off the interstate and onto roads like Hamilton Middletown Road and Hamilton Lebanon Road East, the character of the drive will shift to a more local feel. This blend means you'll experience both highway efficiency and the more varied pace of navigating through towns and surrounding areas, offering a dynamic feel behind the wheel.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on I 75.
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 1.4 miles in near East Dixie Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (East Dixie Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Moraine, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Lebanon
20.3 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on I 75. 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 1.4 miles (East Dixie Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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