How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Grand Blanc, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Grand Blanc, MI is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Grand Blanc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Grand Blanc.
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Start on Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
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Turn left onto West 12 Mile Road
3 mi · 5 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Haggerty Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Haggerty Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Road
1695 ft · 40 sec · Richardson Road
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Turn right onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Williams Lake Road
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Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road
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Turn right onto Nelsey Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road
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Continue on White Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp right
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right
12.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto South Saginaw Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Saginaw Road
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Continue on South Saginaw Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Saginaw Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Saginaw Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Grand Blanc.
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.
Dixie Highway
Merge slight right
12.4 mi · 00h 13m
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 Grand Blanc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Grand Blanc?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Farmington Hills and 19.8 miles from Grand Blanc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Blanc.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
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 Waterford.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Grand Blanc. Straight-line distance: 33.14 mi (53.33 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 Grand Blanc
City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 7,828 |
| Coordinates | 42.9275300, -83.6299500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Blanc (-83.62995, 42.92753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
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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