How far is Charlotte, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Charlotte, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
Village located in Livingston County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Farmington Hills.
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Start on South Cochran Avenue
38 m · 6 sec · South Cochran Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lawrence Avenue
1172 ft · 20 sec · East Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on Lansing Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Lansing Street
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Continue on Lansing Road
147 m · 8 sec · Lansing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North: Lansing
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Road
1658 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Road
158 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Lansing Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lansing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-96 EAST: Detroit
2433 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
65 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
2442 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Farmington Road
135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Farmington 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-96 EAST
Merge slight left
65 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charlotte and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Fowlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Charlotte and 44.2 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Charlotte and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Fowlerville
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 Fowlerville.
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
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Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 74.47 mi (119.85 km).
#1 Charlotte
County seat of Eaton County, Michigan
| Population | 9,052 |
| Coordinates | 42.5636500, -84.8358200 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
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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