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

The driving distance from Atlas, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.79 mi
00h 43m
Flight
27.43 mi
44.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.43 mi
Kilometers
44.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.79 mi
Kilometers
67.25 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Sat, May 2, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Atlas
Sat, May 2, 4:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlas
2026-05-02T15:07
Arrive Rochester Hills
Sat, May 2, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Atlas
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Atlas
18 mi
00h 21m
To Rochester Hills
23.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gale Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Gale Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Perry Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Perry Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Ortonville Road

    9.8 mi · 14 min · North Ortonville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I-75 South

    13.5 mi · 14 min · I-75 South

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
13.5 mi · 32%
North Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 23%
South State Road
4.93 mi · 12%
M 59 East
3.43 mi · 8%
Perry Road
1.56 mi · 4%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left onto I-75 South

13.5 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 21m from Atlas
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Atlas and Mostly Sunny near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Atlas and 23.7 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlas and Mostly Sunny near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlas and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.15 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Atlas

Township in Genesee County, Michigan

Population7,851
Coordinates42.9378100, -83.5343900
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Gale Road (-83.534395, 42.937843)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.09
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.54 $11.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $4.65 $6.84 $13.68
Diesel $5.30 $7.80 $15.59

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlas and Rochester Hills. The current time is 15:07:37.

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.