How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Eastpointe, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Eastpointe, MI is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Eastpointe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Eastpointe.
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Start on Farmington Road
135 m · 17 sec · Farmington Road
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Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
568 ft · 13 sec · Orchard Lake Road
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Continue on Orchard Lake Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 696 East: Detroit
2354 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
848 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway
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Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on South Chrysler Drive
893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive
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Turn left
91 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road
152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
7 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue
1724 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
576 ft · 19 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
78 m · 16 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gratiot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Eastpointe.
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.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.96 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Partly Sunny near Eastpointe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Eastpointe?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Farmington Hills and 13.5 miles from Eastpointe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Farmington Hills and Partly Sunny near Eastpointe.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Ridge
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 Pleasant Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Eastpointe. Straight-line distance: 21.52 mi (34.63 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 Eastpointe
City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 31,720 |
| Coordinates | 42.4683700, -82.9554700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eastpointe (-82.95547, 42.46837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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