How far is Eastpointe, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Eastpointe, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
27.71 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.44 mi
26.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.44 mi
Kilometers
26.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.71 mi
Kilometers
44.6 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Wed, May 13, 5:40 PM EDT
Return by in Eastpointe
Wed, May 13, 6:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastpointe
2026-05-13T17:04
Arrive Rochester Hills
Wed, May 13, 5:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eastpointe
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
Madison Heights
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA

From Eastpointe
12.9 mi
00h 17m
To Rochester Hills
14.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eastpointe and Rochester Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastpointe and Rochester Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Gratiot Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    944 ft · 24 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I-696 West to I-75 North

    2509 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 North

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Rochester Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Auburn Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Auburn Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Livernois Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Livernois Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Livernois Road

    35 m · 2 sec · South Livernois Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastpointe 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.74 mi · 32%
Rochester Road
5.66 mi · 20%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
5.09 mi · 18%
Gratiot Avenue
2.05 mi · 7%
South Livernois Road
1.41 mi · 5%
West Auburn Road
1.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

8.74 mi · 00h 09m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison Heights
00h 17m from Eastpointe
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eastpointe and Mostly Cloudy near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eastpointe to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Madison Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Eastpointe and 14.9 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eastpointe and Mostly Cloudy near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Madison Heights

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

4 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

9 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

10 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Detroit

13 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastpointe and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 16.44 mi (26.46 km).

Eastpointe

#1 Eastpointe

City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Population31,720
Coordinates42.4683700, -82.9554700
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: North Gratiot Avenue (-82.955363, 42.468332)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.39
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.70 $7.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.17 $8.34
Premium $4.65 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.30 $5.20 $10.40

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Eastpointe and Rochester Hills. The current time is 17:04:53.

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.