Origin
Hamilton, OH
Morning in Hamilton on Thursday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, OH to Berea, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
238.2 mi
383 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 18m
★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 41m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 57m
8 PM
4h 23m
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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Berea, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, OH to Berea, OH covers 238.2 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Erie Boulevard, Fairgrove Avenue, Hamilton Middletown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
119.1 miles from Hamilton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 31m. Total distance: 238.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 31m drive with frequent turns across 238.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Erie Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, OH to Berea, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Erie Boulevard | — | — |
| Fairgrove Avenue | — | — |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | — | — |
| SR 63 | — | — |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| I 675 North | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Erie Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Berea, OH.
1
Start on High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
2
Turn left onto North Erie Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Erie Boulevard
3
Continue on Fairgrove Avenue
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fairgrove Avenue
4
Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
5
Take the exit straight toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
6
Continue on Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
7
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
8
Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Dayton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Dayton
9
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 675 North: Columbus
11
Continue straight
16 mi
·
18 min
12
Keep slight left
9.0 mi
·
10 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
14
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
15
Keep slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670 East: Airport
17
Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Innerbelt
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
20
Merge slight left
111 mi
·
2 hr
21
Keep slight left
15 mi
·
16 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward Bagley Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Bagley Road
23
Turn left onto Bagley Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bagley Road
24
Turn left onto Front Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
25
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Bridge Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119.1 miles from Hamilton, OH, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
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 52 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.1 miles or 2h 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 3h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berea, 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 238.2 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Hamilton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.1 mi from Hamilton, OH · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.1 miles from Hamilton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berea, OH
The final approach into Berea, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Berea, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.97 one way
$73.94 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $41.03 | $82.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $46.04 | $92.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.59 | $105.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.01 | $11.43 |
| Efficient EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.84 | $9.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.3 | 1 | $33.35 | $15.24 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Berea, OH
Morning in Berea on Thursday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
4h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Berea, OH covers 238.2 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Erie Boulevard, Fairgrove Avenue, Hamilton Middletown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.1 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 $36.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, OH to Berea, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hamilton, OH to Berea, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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