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

The driving distance from Beecher, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
53.07 mi
00h 51m
Flight
40.61 mi
65.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.61 mi
Kilometers
65.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.07 mi
Kilometers
85.4 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Tue, May 5, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Beecher
Tue, May 5, 9:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beecher
2026-05-05T19:29
Arrive Rochester Hills
Tue, May 5, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beecher
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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Beecher
26.1 mi
00h 25m
To Rochester Hills
27 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Saginaw Street

    20 m · 6 sec · North Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Coldwater Road

    2180 ft · 45 sec · East Coldwater Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Horton Avenue

    2775 ft · 52 sec · Horton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Selby Street

    3077 ft · 1 min · Selby Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    2015 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · UAW Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beecher 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
44.2 mi · 83%
M 59 East
3.43 mi · 6%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 2%
Crooks Road
0.98 mi · 2%
Selby Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Horton Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight right

33.1 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 25m from Beecher
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Beecher and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Beecher and 27 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Beecher and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beecher and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 40.61 mi (65.36 km).

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#1 Beecher

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population10,232
Coordinates43.0900300, -83.6944000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Coldwater Road (-83.694399, 43.090189)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.95 $15.91
Premium $4.65 $8.70 $17.41
Diesel $5.30 $9.92 $19.84

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Beecher and Rochester Hills. The current time is 19:29:35.

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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.