How far is Birmingham, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Birmingham, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Rochester Hills.
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Start on Woodward Avenue
147 m · 11 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
1809 ft · 43 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lawndale Street
95 m · 13 sec · Lawndale Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
689 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn left onto Poppleton Street
1643 ft · 57 sec · Poppleton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wimbleton Drive
934 ft · 37 sec · Wimbleton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Adams Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · North Adams Road
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Turn right onto West Auburn Road
2.9 mi · 5 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 Birmingham 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 Adams Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Adams Road
5.51 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Birmingham and Chance Snow Showers near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Bloomfield Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Birmingham and 9 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Birmingham and Chance Snow Showers near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomfield Hills.
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Pontiac Transportation Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 8.33 mi (13.4 km).
#1 Birmingham
City in Michigan
| Population | 21,312 |
| Coordinates | 42.5467000, -83.2113200 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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