How far is City of Auburn Hills, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?

The driving distance from City of Auburn Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
6.94 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.92 mi
7.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.92 mi
Kilometers
7.92 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.94 mi
Kilometers
11.17 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in City of Auburn Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 6:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Auburn Hills
2026-04-15T18:15
Arrive Rochester Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Auburn Hills
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
Auburn Hills
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From City of Auburn Hills
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To Rochester Hills
3.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    115 m · 30 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Opdyke Road

    1816 ft · 39 sec · North Opdyke Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Walton Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Walton Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Adams Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Adams Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Avon Road

    2 mi · 4 min · West Avon Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Livernois Road

    1427 ft · 34 sec · South Livernois Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Drexelgate Parkway

    1195 ft · 55 sec · Drexelgate Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Deerhurst Lane

    1297 ft · 59 sec · Deerhurst Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dickson Lane

    31 m · 4 sec · Dickson Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Auburn Hills and Rochester 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
12 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
173.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Walton Boulevard
2.66 mi · 38%
West Avon Road
2.03 mi · 29%
South Adams Road
1.05 mi · 15%
North Opdyke Road
0.34 mi · 5%
South Livernois Road
0.27 mi · 4%
Deerhurst Lane
0.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Walton Boulevard

Turn right onto East Walton Boulevard

2.66 mi · 00h 05m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn Hills
00h 06m from City of Auburn Hills
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Auburn Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Auburn Hills to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Auburn Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from City of Auburn Hills and 3.5 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Auburn Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.9 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

8 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

23 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 4.92 mi (7.92 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 City of Auburn Hills

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Population0
Coordinates42.6734200, -83.2446600
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.244703, 42.673412)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.89
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.94 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.06 $2.13
Premium $4.65 $1.16 $2.33
Diesel $5.30 $1.33 $2.65

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills. The current time is 18:15:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.