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

The driving distance from Beechwood, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
160.64 mi
02h 59m
Flight
141.35 mi
227.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.35 mi
Kilometers
227.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.64 mi
Kilometers
258.53 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Beechwood
Thu, Apr 16, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beechwood
2026-04-16T04:18
Arrive Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beechwood
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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Beechwood
80.2 mi
01h 29m
To Farmington Hills
80.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Douglas Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Douglas Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    761 ft · 19 sec · Howard Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lakewood Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Lakewood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 112th Avenue

    154 m · 14 sec · 112th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 EAST: Grand Rapids

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 East: Lansing

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    18.4 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beechwood 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 42%
I-96 East
50.7 mi · 32%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.4 mi · 11%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
8.54 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 3%
East Lakewood Boulevard
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
141.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
01h 29m from Beechwood
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beechwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Beechwood and 80.5 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beechwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beechwood and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 141.35 mi (227.48 km).

Beechwood

#1 Beechwood

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population3,015
Coordinates42.7969700, -86.1258800
Altitude185
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: Beechwood (-86.12588, 42.79697)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.46 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.34 gal · 42.92 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.11 $48.23
Premium $4.65 $26.39 $52.78
Diesel $5.30 $30.07 $60.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Beechwood and Farmington Hills. The current time is 04:18:50.

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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.