How far is Bedford, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Bedford, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
118.43 mi
01h 53m
Flight
94.79 mi
152.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.79 mi
Kilometers
152.55 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.43 mi
Kilometers
190.59 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
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
Grass Lake
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Bedford
57.2 mi
00h 56m
To Farmington Hills
61.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Hutchinson Road

    10 m · 4 sec · Hutchinson Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 37

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  3. 3

    Continue on Bedford Road North

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bedford Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue West

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Michigan Avenue West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint

    2166 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Farmington 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 57%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 15%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 4%
M 14
4.69 mi · 4%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
00h 56m from Bedford
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bedford and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Bedford and 61.3 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bedford and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grass Lake, 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 Grass Lake.

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 94.79 mi (152.55 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population32,199
Coordinates42.3953200, -85.2322200
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Farmington Hills

#2 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson Road (-85.232271, 42.395391)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.78 $35.56
Premium $4.65 $19.45 $38.91
Diesel $5.30 $22.17 $44.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Farmington Hills. The current time is 21:31:42.

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.