How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Carrollton, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Carrollton, MI is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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.
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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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designation in Genesee County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Carrollton.
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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
65.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Downtown Saginaw
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 58
2628 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Davenport Avenue
76 m · 6 sec · Davenport Avenue
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Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue
1197 ft · 24 sec · North Michigan Avenue
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Continue on North Michigan Avenue
1052 ft · 31 sec · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Weiss Street
1351 ft · 40 sec · Weiss Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollton Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Road
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Turn left onto Mapleridge Road
988 ft · 45 sec · Mapleridge Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
60 m · 9 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Carrollton.
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
65.4 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Farmington Hills and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Lake Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Farmington Hills and 47.4 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Farmington Hills and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Fenton
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 Lake Fenton.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 72.83 mi (117.21 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 Carrollton
Township of Michigan, United States
| Population | 5,606 |
| Coordinates | 43.4586400, -83.9302500 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-83.93025, 43.45864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
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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