How far is Allendale, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Allendale, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.58 mi
02h 34m
Flight
143.74 mi
231.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.74 mi
Kilometers
231.33 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.58 mi
Kilometers
272.92 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 PM EDT
Return by in Allendale
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-04-19T11:29
Arrive Rochester Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Haslett
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Allendale
84.7 mi
01h 17m
To Rochester Hills
84.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allendale and Rochester Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allendale and Rochester Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Michigan Drive

    583 ft · 11 sec · Lake Michigan Drive

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Lake Michigan Drive

    12.6 mi · 20 min · Lake Michigan Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 196: Lansing, Holland

    65 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 196 East: Lansing

    921 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    51.1 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allendale and Rochester Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Freeway
57.1 mi · 34%
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 32%
I 75 South
39.1 mi · 23%
Lake Michigan Drive
12.8 mi · 8%
M 59 East
3.43 mi · 2%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

51.5 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
143.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haslett
01h 17m from Allendale
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Allendale and Chance Snow Showers near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allendale to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Haslett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Allendale and 84.9 miles from Rochester Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Allendale and Chance Snow Showers near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Haslett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haslett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haslett.

RAIL

East Lansing station

8 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

34 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

39 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 143.74 mi (231.33 km).

Allendale

#1 Allendale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population6,505
Coordinates42.9722500, -85.9536500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Michigan Drive (-85.953656, 42.972313)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.65 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.3 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Allendale and Rochester Hills. The current time is 11:29:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.