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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Beecher, MI is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
53.31 mi
01h 14m
Flight
44.77 mi
72.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.77 mi
Kilometers
72.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.31 mi
Kilometers
85.79 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beecher
Tue, May 5, 10:12 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Tue, May 5, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-05-05T20:58
Arrive Beecher
Tue, May 5, 10:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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

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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Farmington Hills
26.7 mi
00h 37m
To Beecher
26.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    699 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    11 mi · 12 min · UAW Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Carpenter Road

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Horton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Horton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Coldwater Road

    2180 ft · 49 sec · East Coldwater Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Saginaw Street

    20 m · 2 sec · North Saginaw Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Saginaw Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
19.5 mi · 37%
UAW Freeway
11 mi · 21%
Haggerty Road
5.54 mi · 10%
South Williams Lake Road
4.94 mi · 9%
West 12 Mile Road
2.97 mi · 6%
Union Lake Road
2.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway

Merge slight right

17.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 37m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Beecher.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Farmington Hills and 26.7 miles from Beecher.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Beecher. Straight-line distance: 44.77 mi (72.05 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 Beecher

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population10,232
Coordinates43.0900300, -83.6944000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Beecher (-83.6944, 43.09003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.65 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $5.30 $9.97 $19.94

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Beecher. The current time is 20:58:00.

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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.