Origin
Hamilton, OH
Late night in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, OH to Bellbrook, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Bellbrook, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, OH to Bellbrook, OH covers 36.6 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Hamilton Middletown Road, Hamilton Lebanon Road East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hamilton, OH to Bellbrook, OH covers 36.6 miles and takes about 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.7 miles in near SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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 13.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
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
31.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
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 Bellbrook, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Lebanon
8.4 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| East Alex-Bell Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| I 675 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Alexandersville-Bellbrook Road East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Erie Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 13.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Bellbrook, 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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 675
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 4A
Toward SR 48 South: Centerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Alexandersville Bellbrook Road
14
Continue on SR 725
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Alexandersville-Bellbrook Road East
15
Continue on SR 725
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East Alex-Bell Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto South Main Street
147 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Hamilton, OH · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Hamilton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bellbrook, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bellbrook, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.36 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bellbrook, OH
Late night in Bellbrook on Saturday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Middletown, OH
18 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hamilton, OH to Bellbrook, OH covers 36.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Hamilton Middletown Road, Hamilton Lebanon Road East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Hamilton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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 13.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hamilton, OH to Bellbrook, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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