How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Boyne City, MI?

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Boyne City, MI is about 247 miles (397.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.97 mi
04h 27m
Flight
205.57 mi
330.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.57 mi
Kilometers
330.84 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.97 mi
Kilometers
397.46 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boyne City
Tue, Apr 14, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-14T18:37
Arrive Boyne City
Tue, Apr 14, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Worth
MI

Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.

From Farmington Hills
123.5 mi
02h 13m
To Boyne City
123.5 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Boyne City.

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 12 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    78 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2763 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    54.9 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena

    1553 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    12.6 mi · 17 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North US 131 Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North US 131 Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on US 131 South

    4.2 mi · 6 min · US 131 South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Boyne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Boyne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South East Street

    896 ft · 23 sec · South East Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    668 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    63 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
198 mi · 80%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
19.8 mi · 8%
West Main Street
12.6 mi · 5%
Mill Street
4.31 mi · 2%
US 131 South
4.16 mi · 2%
North US 131 Highway
3.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
205.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worth
02h 13m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Boyne City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Boyne City?

The road trip is about 247 miles (397.5 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Farmington Hills and 123.5 miles from Boyne City.

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

The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.88 one way or $65.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Worth

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

37 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Tawas City, MI

51 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

55 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

104 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Boyne City. Straight-line distance: 205.57 mi (330.84 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Boyne City

#2 Boyne City

City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,729
Coordinates45.2166800, -85.0139400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Boyne City (-85.01394, 45.21668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.72 gal
32.99 L · about $32.88
Round trip
$65.77
17.44 gal · 65.98 L
Estimated CO2
77.5 kg one way
Round trip: 155 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.88 $65.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.09 $74.17
Premium $4.65 $40.58 $81.17
Diesel $5.30 $46.25 $92.50

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Boyne City. The current time is 18:37:57.

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.