How far is Carrollton, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Carrollton, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely
Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Rochester Hills.
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Start on Jackson Street
60 m · 14 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Mapleridge Road
988 ft · 45 sec · Mapleridge Road
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Turn right onto Carrollton Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Road
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Turn right onto Weiss Street
1734 ft · 54 sec · Weiss Street
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Turn left onto Schaefer Street
1689 ft · 44 sec · Schaefer Street
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Continue on Hill Street
1007 ft · 30 sec · Hill Street
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Turn left onto State Street
658 ft · 18 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp straight
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
1392 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road
1963 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Crooks Road
3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road
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Turn right onto West Hamlin Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road
65 m · 4 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 Carrollton and Rochester Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely leaving Carrollton and Areas Of Frost then 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 Carrollton to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Carrollton and 41.9 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely around Carrollton and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc
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 Grand Blanc.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 67.89 mi (109.26 km).
#1 Carrollton
Township of Michigan, United States
| Population | 5,606 |
| Coordinates | 43.4586400, -83.9302500 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.59 | $25.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
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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