How far is Auburn Hills, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Auburn Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills.
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Start on Shimmons Road
796 ft · 29 sec · Shimmons Road
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Turn right onto Dexter Road
3136 ft · 2 min · Dexter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Walton Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Walton Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Adams Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Adams Road
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Turn left onto West Avon Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Avon Road
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Turn right onto South Livernois Road
1427 ft · 34 sec · South Livernois Road
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Turn left onto Drexelgate Parkway
1195 ft · 55 sec · Drexelgate Parkway
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Turn right onto Deerhurst Lane
1297 ft · 59 sec · Deerhurst Lane
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Turn right onto Dickson Lane
31 m · 4 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 Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills.
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.
West Avon Road
Turn left onto West Avon Road
2.03 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn Hills and Sunny near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn Hills to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Auburn Hills and 3.2 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn Hills and Sunny near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochester.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 4.73 mi (7.61 km).
#1 Auburn Hills
City in Oakland County, Michigan
| Population | 24,880 |
| Coordinates | 42.6875300, -83.2341000 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.87 | $1.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
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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