How far is Berkley, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Berkley, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berkley and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley and Rochester Hills.
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Start on 12 Mile Road
31 m · 7 sec · 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
2.2 mi · 5 min · Coolidge Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West 14 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Crooks Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · North Crooks Road
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Turn right onto West Auburn Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Auburn Road
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Turn left onto South Livernois Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Livernois Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Livernois Road
35 m · 2 sec · South Livernois Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road
1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road
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Turn right onto Dressler Lane
60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane
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Turn left onto Downhill Lane
115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane
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Turn left onto Dickson Lane
1164 ft · 51 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 Berkley 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.
North Crooks Road
Turn left onto North Crooks Road
7.05 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Berkley 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 Berkley to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Berkley and 11.4 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Berkley and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Birmingham.
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berkley and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 10.86 mi (17.48 km).
#1 Berkley
Suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan
| Population | 15,277 |
| Coordinates | 42.5030900, -83.1835400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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