How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Grosse Pointe Woods, MI is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Grosse Pointe Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Grosse Pointe Woods.
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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
15 mi · 19 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Port Huron
1777 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Edsel Ford Freeway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 102: Vernier Road, 8 Mile Road
819 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Harper Avenue
106 m · 13 sec · Harper Avenue
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Turn right onto Vernier Road
3164 ft · 1 min · Vernier Road
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Continue on Vernier Road
150 m · 23 sec · Vernier Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vernier Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Grosse Pointe Woods.
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.
John C Lodge Freeway
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
15 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Sunny near Grosse Pointe Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Grosse Pointe Woods?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Farmington Hills and 16 miles from Grosse Pointe Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington Hills and Sunny near Grosse Pointe Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
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 Ferndale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Grosse Pointe Woods. Straight-line distance: 24.14 mi (38.85 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 Pointe Woods
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 15,225 |
| Coordinates | 42.4436500, -82.9068600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Pointe Woods (-82.90686, 42.44365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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