How far is Comstock Park, MI from Royal Oak, MI?

The driving distance from Comstock Park, MI to Royal Oak, MI is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.59 mi
02h 53m
Flight
133.59 mi
215 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.59 mi
Kilometers
215 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.59 mi
Kilometers
245.57 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royal Oak
Sat, Apr 11, 1:32 PM EDT
Return by in Comstock Park
Sat, Apr 11, 4:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Comstock Park
2026-04-11T10:39
Arrive Royal Oak
Sat, Apr 11, 1:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Comstock Park
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
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Comstock Park
76.1 mi
01h 26m
To Royal Oak
76.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Comstock Park and Royal Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Comstock Park and Royal Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on Bud Drive Northeast

    1371 ft · 1 min · Bud Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Division Avenue

    1405 ft · 34 sec · North Division Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast

    148 m · 15 sec · West River Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing

    1009 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

    848 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

    1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · West 10 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    51 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    56 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Comstock Park and Royal Oak.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
132 mi · 87%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 6%
West 10 Mile Road
5.07 mi · 3%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.51 mi · 2%
US 131 South
1.88 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
133.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 26m from Comstock Park
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Comstock Park and Sunny near Royal Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Comstock Park to Royal Oak?

The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Comstock Park and 76.4 miles from Royal Oak.

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

The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Comstock Park and Sunny near Royal Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Comstock Park and Royal Oak. Straight-line distance: 133.59 mi (215 km).

Comstock Park

#1 Comstock Park

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population10,088
Coordinates43.0386400, -85.6700300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Royal Oak

#2 Royal Oak

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population58,963
Coordinates42.4894800, -83.1446500
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Comstock Park (-85.67003, 43.03864)
End: Royal Oak (-83.14465, 42.48948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.38 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.58
10.76 gal · 40.76 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.29 $40.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.88 $45.76
Premium $4.65 $25.04 $50.08
Diesel $5.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Comstock Park and Royal Oak. The current time is 10:39:37.

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.