How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Atlas, MI?

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Atlas, MI is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
38.91 mi
01h 06m
Flight
32.27 mi
51.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.91 mi
Kilometers
62.62 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlas
Thu, Apr 16, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-16T08:09
Arrive Atlas
Thu, Apr 16, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Farmington Hills
19.4 mi
00h 33m
To Atlas
19.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Atlas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Atlas.

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 12 Mile Road

    3 mi · 5 min · West 12 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Haggerty Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Haggerty Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Road

    1695 ft · 40 sec · Richardson Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Union Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

    1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Williams Lake Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Nelsey Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road

  10. 10

    Continue on White Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · White Lake Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Holcomb Road

    845 ft · 31 sec · South Holcomb Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    822 ft · 35 sec · West Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Ortonville Road

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Ortonville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South State Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Perry Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gale Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Gale Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gale Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Atlas.

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ortonville Road
9.8 mi · 25%
Haggerty Road
5.54 mi · 14%
South Williams Lake Road
4.94 mi · 13%
South State Road
4.93 mi · 13%
West 12 Mile Road
2.97 mi · 8%
Union Lake Road
2.53 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ortonville Road

Continue on Ortonville Road

9.8 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 33m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Atlas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Atlas?

The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Farmington Hills and 19.4 miles from Atlas.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Atlas.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Atlas. Straight-line distance: 32.27 mi (51.93 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
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#2 Atlas

Township in Genesee County, Michigan

Population7,851
Coordinates42.9378100, -83.5343900
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Atlas (-83.53439, 42.93781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Atlas. The current time is 08:09:08.

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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.