How far is Erie, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Erie, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Wayne County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Farmington Hills.
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Start on East Erie Road
42 m · 9 sec · East Erie Road
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Luna Pier Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Luna Pier Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Detroit
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Flint
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
34.7 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 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 Erie 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 275 North
Continue straight
34.7 mi · 00h 37m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Romulus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Erie and 29.9 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Romulus
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 Romulus.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Ann Arbor station
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 48.14 mi (77.47 km).
#1 Erie
Township in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 4,321 |
| Coordinates | 41.7942100, -83.4963200 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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 Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
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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