How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Burton, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Burton, MI is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Burton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Burton.
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Start on Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
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Turn left onto West 12 Mile Road
3 mi · 5 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Haggerty Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Haggerty Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Road
1695 ft · 40 sec · Richardson Road
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Turn right onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Williams Lake Road
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Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road
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Turn right onto Nelsey Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road
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Continue on White Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp right
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 54: Burton
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 54: Burton
869 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Dort Highway
19 m · 1 sec · South Dort Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Dort Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Dort Highway
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Turn right onto East Bristol Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Bristol Road
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Turn left onto South Center Road
2 mi · 3 min · South Center Road
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Turn right onto Lippincott Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Lippincott Boulevard
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Turn right onto Amy Street
1710 ft · 1 min · Amy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Burton.
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.
Dixie Highway
Merge slight right
16 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Sunny near Burton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Burton?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 23.9 miles from Farmington Hills and 23.9 miles from Burton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington Hills and Sunny near Burton.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
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 Springfield.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Burton. Straight-line distance: 37.54 mi (60.42 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 Burton
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 28,462 |
| Coordinates | 42.9994700, -83.6163400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burton (-83.61634, 42.99947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
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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