How far is Allen Park, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Allen Park, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allen Park and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allen Park and Rochester Hills.
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Start on Allen Road
46 m · 4 sec · Allen Road
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Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
543 ft · 26 sec · Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
1098 ft · 33 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn right onto Southfield Road
70 m · 5 sec · Southfield Road
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Take the exit slight left
681 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right onto Southfield Road
726 ft · 16 sec · Southfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
2973 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
88 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
2987 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
92 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi · 15 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road
2292 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Rochester Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Rochester Road
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Turn left onto West Auburn Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Auburn Road
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Turn right onto South Livernois Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Livernois Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Livernois Road
35 m · 2 sec · South Livernois Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road
1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road
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Turn right onto Dressler Lane
60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane
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Turn left onto Downhill Lane
115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane
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Turn left onto Dickson Lane
1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allen Park and Rochester Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Allen Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allen Park to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Allen Park and 19.8 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Allen Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hazel Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allen Park and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 27.87 mi (44.85 km).
#1 Allen Park
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 26,751 |
| Coordinates | 42.2575400, -83.2110400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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