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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.74 mi
01h 19m
Flight
67.89 mi
109.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.89 mi
Kilometers
109.26 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.74 mi
Kilometers
134.76 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in Carrollton
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-05-12T19:32
Arrive Rochester Hills
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
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
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Carrollton
41.8 mi
00h 39m
To Rochester Hills
41.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    60 m · 14 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mapleridge Road

    988 ft · 45 sec · Mapleridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Carrollton Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Weiss Street

    1734 ft · 54 sec · Weiss Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Schaefer Street

    1689 ft · 44 sec · Schaefer Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hill Street

    1007 ft · 30 sec · Hill Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Street

    658 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1669 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
72.6 mi · 87%
M 59 East
3.43 mi · 4%
State Street
2.74 mi · 3%
Carrollton Road
1.19 mi · 1%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Crooks Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
00h 39m from Carrollton
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 67.89 mi (109.26 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

Township of Michigan, United States

Population5,606
Coordinates43.4586400, -83.9302500
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-83.930238, 43.458626)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.92 gal · 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrollton and Rochester Hills. The current time is 19:32:02.

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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.