Cincinnati to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.8 miles 603.2 km · straight line
449.7 miles estimated 723.8 km · driving distance
9h 3min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Cincinnati to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is 374.8 miles (603.2 km) as the crow flies. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 449.7 miles, taking about 9h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Cincinnati is in Ohio, United States, while Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cincinnati to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 3min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 52min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 36min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients