Origin
Hamilton, OH
Afternoon in Hamilton on Monday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, OH to Porter, OH
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
156.6 mi
252 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m
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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Porter, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, OH to Porter, OH covers 156.6 miles and takes about 3h 14m 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 $23.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.3 miles from Hamilton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 156.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hamilton, OH to Porter, OH is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, OH to Porter, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Erie Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairgrove Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 63 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bypass 48 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 435 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Erie Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Porter, 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
8.0 mi
·
13 min
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Bypass 48
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bypass 48
10
Turn right
7.0 mi
·
9 min
11
Turn right
8.9 mi
·
12 min
12
Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 71 North: Columbus
13
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
21 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
SR 435: Washington Court House
15
Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Old United States Highway 35
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 35 East: Washington Court House
17
Merge slight left
42 mi
·
45 min
18
Keep slight left
50 mi
·
59 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward SR 850: Rodney Pike
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
SR 850: Rodney Pike
20
Turn left
3.1 mi
·
5 min
21
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
23
Exit the roundabout
436 ft
·
14 sec
24
Turn left onto Porter Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Porter Road
25
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 78.3 miles from Hamilton, OH, or about 1h 37m 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.3 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Porter, 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 156.6 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 78.3 mi from Hamilton, OH · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.3 miles from Hamilton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Porter, OH
The final approach into Porter, 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 Porter, 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
$23.42 one way
$46.84 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $26.15 | $52.31 |
| premium | $4.79 | $29.53 | $59.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.79 | $69.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47 | 0 | $16.44 | $7.52 |
| Efficient EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.70 | $6.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.92 | $10.02 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Porter, OH
Afternoon in Porter on Monday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
12 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
3h 14m 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 Porter, OH covers 156.6 miles and takes about 3h 14m 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 78.3 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 $23.42 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Hamilton, OH to Porter, OH is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, OH to Porter, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hamilton, OH to Porter, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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