How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Grosse Ile, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Grosse Ile, MI is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 00m.
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.
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Grosse Ile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Grosse Ile.
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Start on Farmington Road
135 m · 17 sec · Farmington Road
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Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
568 ft · 13 sec · Orchard Lake Road
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Continue on Orchard Lake Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 696 East: Detroit
2354 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39
3081 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
13.5 mi · 19 min · Southfield Freeway
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Continue on Southfield Road
2196 ft · 49 sec · Southfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road
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Turn right onto Fort Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Fort Street
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Turn left
49 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Quarry Road
2245 ft · 1 min · Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Road
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Turn sharp right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Meridian Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Meridian Road
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Turn left onto Macomb Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street
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Turn right onto Mathias Drive
116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive
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Continue on Mathias Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Mathias Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mathias Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Grosse Ile.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southfield Freeway
Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
13.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Farmington Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Grosse Ile?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 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?
Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Farmington Hills and 18.5 miles from Grosse Ile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Farmington Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.
Stop Ideas Near Dearborn
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 Dearborn.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Grosse Ile. Straight-line distance: 27.33 mi (43.98 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 Grosse Ile
Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 10,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292100, -83.1443700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Ile (-83.14437, 42.12921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
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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