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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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.
City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
64.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
1287 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1099 ft · 15 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East Remington Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on Williams Street
2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Road
2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
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Turn right onto Midland Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Midland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Road
3.8 mi · 4 min · Midland Road
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Continue on South Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Road
21 m · 2 sec · East Washington Road
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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.
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
64.7 mi · 01h 09m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Blanc.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Freeland. Straight-line distance: 81.11 mi (130.54 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 Freeland
Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,514 |
| Coordinates | 43.5250300, -84.1227600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeland (-84.12276, 43.52503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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