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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Freeland, MI is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.21 mi
01h 57m
Flight
81.11 mi
130.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.11 mi
Kilometers
130.54 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.21 mi
Kilometers
169.32 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeland
Thu, Apr 16, 1:04 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-16T11:06
Arrive Freeland
Thu, Apr 16, 1:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Farmington Hills
52.6 mi
00h 58m
To Freeland
52.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

    1287 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1099 ft · 15 sec · East Holland Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto East Remington Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Midland Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Midland Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Midland Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Washington Road

    21 m · 2 sec · East Washington Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
65.4 mi · 62%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
19.8 mi · 19%
Midland Road
5.52 mi · 5%
South Main Street
3.48 mi · 3%
Gratiot Road
2.03 mi · 2%
Sheridan Avenue
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

64.7 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
00h 58m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Freeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Farmington Hills and 52.6 miles from Freeland.

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

The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Freeland.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Freeland. Straight-line distance: 81.11 mi (130.54 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Freeland

#2 Freeland

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population3,514
Coordinates43.5250300, -84.1227600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Freeland (-84.12276, 43.52503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.05 L · about $13.99
Round trip
$27.98
7.42 gal · 28.1 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.99 $27.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.78 $31.56
Premium $4.65 $17.27 $34.53
Diesel $5.30 $19.68 $39.36

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Freeland. The current time is 11:06:39.

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.