Origin
Marietta, OH
Afternoon in Marietta on Monday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marietta, OH to Hamilton, OH
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
202.9 mi
327 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Marietta, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 202.9 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Putnam Avenue, Franklin Street, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.35 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
101.5 miles from Marietta, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 202.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Putnam Avenue 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 3h 37m 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 Marietta, OH to Hamilton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Harmar Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| James A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Bentbrook Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 35 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Putnam Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, OH and Hamilton, OH.
1
Start on Putnam Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Putnam Street
2
Continue on Putnam Avenue
522 ft
·
25 sec
·
Putnam Avenue
3
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Market Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Harmar Drive
26 mi
·
33 min
·
Fort Harmar Drive
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, SR 32 West: Athens, Chillicothe
21 mi
·
26 min
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US 50 West, SR 32 West: Athens, Chillicothe
7
Keep slight left to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
8
Continue on East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East Bentbrook Drive
9
Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
10
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
11
Keep slight left
417 ft
·
11 sec
12
Turn right
30 mi
·
35 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
40 mi
·
43 min
·
US 35 West: Dayton
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
15
Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old United States Highway 35
16
Turn left onto I 71 South: Cincinnati
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 71 South: Cincinnati
17
Merge slight left
39 mi
·
43 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
19
Turn right onto Kings Mills Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Kings Mills Road
20
Turn sharp left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
21
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
22
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Turn right onto Mason Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mason Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mason Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mason Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mason Road
27
Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mason Road
28
Continue on Liberty Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Way
29
Turn right onto Cox Lane
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cox Lane
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
31
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
32
Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Butler County Veterans Highway
33
Continue on High Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
34
Continue on High Street
226 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
35
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 101.5 miles from Marietta, OH, or about 1h 48m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.5 miles or 1h 48m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marietta, 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 Marietta, OH
This is one driving day of about 202.9 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marietta, 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 101.5 mi from Marietta, OH · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 101.5 miles from Marietta, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hamilton, OH
The final approach into Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, 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
$30.35 one way
$60.69 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $33.89 | $67.77 |
| premium | $4.79 | $38.26 | $76.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.08 | $90.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.30 | $9.74 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.75 | $8.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.41 | $12.99 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Hamilton on Monday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 37m 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 Marietta, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 202.9 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Putnam Avenue, Franklin Street, Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.5 miles from Marietta, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.35 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 37m 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 Marietta, OH to Hamilton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marietta, OH to Hamilton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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