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

The driving distance from Canton, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.7 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.33 mi
21.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.33 mi
Kilometers
21.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.7 mi
Kilometers
33.32 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sat, May 2, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in Canton
Sat, May 2, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-05-02T16:35
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sat, May 2, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Northville
MI

City in Michigan

From Canton
10.3 mi
00h 13m
To Farmington Hills
10.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eddington Circle

    701 ft · 35 sec · Eddington Circle

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherry Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Cherry Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Haggerty Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Haggerty Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ford Road

    1826 ft · 37 sec · Ford Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Flint

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and Farmington Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
10.3 mi · 50%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 16%
I 696
1.91 mi · 9%
Cherry Hill Road
1.88 mi · 9%
Haggerty Road
1 mi · 5%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

10 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northville
00h 13m from Canton
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canton and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Northville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Canton and 10.4 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canton and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Northville

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

24 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

27 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

27 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 13.33 mi (21.45 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

Population86,825
Coordinates42.3086500, -83.4821600
Altitude207
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: Eddington Circle (-83.482459, 42.30864)
End: (-83.377164, 42.485366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.77 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.54 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Farmington Hills. The current time is 16:35:09.

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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.