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

The driving distance from Bedford, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.54 mi
02h 26m
Flight
107.57 mi
173.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.57 mi
Kilometers
173.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.54 mi
Kilometers
242.27 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Fri, May 1, 11:46 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Fri, May 1, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-01T09:20
Arrive Rochester Hills
Fri, May 1, 11:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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

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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Bedford
67.9 mi
01h 13m
To Rochester Hills
82.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Rochester 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

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2206 ft · 27 sec · John C Lodge Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road

    1664 ft · 57 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    8 mi · 13 min · Telegraph Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Square Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  30. 30

    Continue on East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    3268 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford 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
43 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 45%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 12%
Telegraph Road
8.04 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.89 mi · 5%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
01h 13m from Bedford
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Bedford and Areas Of Frost 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 Bedford to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Bedford and 82.7 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Bedford and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 107.57 mi (173.12 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

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

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson Road (-85.232271, 42.395391)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.11 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.05
10.62 gal · 40.22 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.02 $40.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.17
Premium $4.65 $24.71 $49.43
Diesel $5.30 $28.16 $56.33

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Rochester Hills. The current time is 09:20:15.

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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.