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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Cohoctah, MI is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.39 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.69 mi
55.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.69 mi
Kilometers
55.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.39 mi
Kilometers
74.65 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cohoctah
Sat, Apr 11, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-11T06:04
Arrive Cohoctah
Sat, Apr 11, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Brighton
MI

Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Farmington Hills
23.2 mi
00h 29m
To Cohoctah
23.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D19: Howell, Pinckney

    1110 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    1882 ft · 40 sec · Pinckney Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Michigan Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · South Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Grove Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Oak Grove Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Oak Grove Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Oak Grove Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cohoctah Road

    680 ft · 23 sec · West Cohoctah Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cohoctah Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
31.4 mi · 68%
Oak Grove Road
10 mi · 22%
South Michigan Avenue
1.8 mi · 4%
West 12 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Farmington Road
0.92 mi · 2%
I 696 West
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 29m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Sunny near Cohoctah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Farmington Hills and 23.2 miles from Cohoctah.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington Hills and Sunny near Cohoctah.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

42 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Cohoctah. Straight-line distance: 34.69 mi (55.83 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 Cohoctah

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

Population3,351
Coordinates42.7597500, -83.9485700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Cohoctah (-83.94857, 42.75975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.2 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.4 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Cohoctah. The current time is 06:04:47.

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.