How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Grand Haven, MI?

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Grand Haven, MI is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.55 mi
03h 09m
Flight
150.01 mi
241.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.01 mi
Kilometers
241.41 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.55 mi
Kilometers
272.87 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Haven
Wed, Apr 29, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 30, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-29T17:59
Arrive Grand Haven
Wed, Apr 29, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
84.6 mi
01h 34m
To Grand Haven
84.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Grand Haven.

  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

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward M 104, M 231: Spring Lake, Grand Haven

    1450 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Savidge Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Savidge Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward US 31 South: Grand Haven

    1008 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Beacon Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Beacon Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    970 ft · 38 sec · Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    1574 ft · 59 sec · North 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    613 ft · 14 sec · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
81.3 mi · 48%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
77.2 mi · 46%
Cleveland Street
4.76 mi · 3%
East Savidge Street
2.04 mi · 1%
West 12 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Farmington Road
0.92 mi · 1%
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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
150 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 34m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Farmington Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Grand Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Grand Haven?

The road trip is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 84.6 miles from Farmington Hills and 84.9 miles from Grand Haven.

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

The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Farmington Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Grand Haven.

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 Grand Haven. Straight-line distance: 150.01 mi (241.41 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Grand Haven

#2 Grand Haven

City in Michigan

Population11,040
Coordinates43.0630700, -86.2283900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Grand Haven (-86.22839, 43.06307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.65 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.3 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Grand Haven. The current time is 17:59:51.

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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.