How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Hamtramck, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Hamtramck, MI is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Hamtramck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Hamtramck.
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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
11.8 mi · 15 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward M 8 East: Davison Freeway, Highland Park
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Davison Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
2332 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
2350 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1580 ft · 19 sec · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Caniff Avenue, Holbrook Avenue
1681 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Dequindre Street
151 m · 18 sec · Dequindre Street
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Continue on Dequindre Street
965 ft · 50 sec · Dequindre Street
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Turn left onto Evaline Street
2675 ft · 2 min · Evaline Street
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Turn right onto Joseph Campau Street
2410 ft · 1 min · Joseph Campau Street
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Street
1349 ft · 60 sec · Roosevelt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Hamtramck.
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
11.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamtramck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Hamtramck?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Oak Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Farmington Hills and 10.8 miles from Hamtramck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamtramck.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Park
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 Oak Park.
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Hamtramck. Straight-line distance: 17.88 mi (28.78 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 Hamtramck
City in Michigan
| Population | 21,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.3928200, -83.0496400 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamtramck (-83.04964, 42.39282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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