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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
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Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
78 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing
2763 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
54.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena
1553 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
12.6 mi · 17 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North US 131 Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North US 131 Highway
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Continue on US 131 South
4.2 mi · 6 min · US 131 South
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Turn left onto Mill Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Boyne Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Boyne Avenue
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Turn right onto South East Street
896 ft · 23 sec · South East Street
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Turn left onto State Street
668 ft · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn right
63 m · 15 sec
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worth.
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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).
#1 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boyne City
City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,729 |
| Coordinates | 45.2166800, -85.0139400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boyne City (-85.01394, 45.21668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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