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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Fremont, MI is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.86 mi
03h 30m
Flight
146.33 mi
235.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.33 mi
Kilometers
235.5 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.86 mi
Kilometers
291.06 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Sat, Apr 11, 2:24 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 5:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-11T10:54
Arrive Fremont
Sat, Apr 11, 2:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Farmington Hills
90.3 mi
01h 45m
To Fremont
90.5 mi
01h 45m

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
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    133 m · 17 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Darling Avenue

    43 m · 12 sec · North Darling Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
77.2 mi · 43%
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 33%
M-37
12.8 mi · 7%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.13 mi · 3%
Bailey Road
4.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 45m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Farmington Hills and 90.5 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 146.33 mi (235.5 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Fremont

City in Newaygo County in the U.

Population4,102
Coordinates43.4675200, -85.9420000
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Fremont (-85.942, 43.46752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.16 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.12
12.76 gal · 48.32 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.06 $48.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.13 $54.27
Premium $4.65 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.30 $33.84 $67.68

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 Fremont. The current time is 10:54:05.

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.