How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Hazel Park, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Hazel Park, MI is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Hazel Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Hazel Park.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
848 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway
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Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on South Chrysler Drive
1 mi · 2 min · South Chrysler Drive
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Turn left onto West 9 Mile Road
736 ft · 30 sec · West 9 Mile Road
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Turn left onto John R Road
125 m · 12 sec · John R Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · John R Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Hazel Park.
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.
West 10 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.63 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Farmington Hills and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Hazel Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Hazel Park?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Southfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Farmington Hills and 8.2 miles from Hazel Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Farmington Hills and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Hazel Park.
Stop Ideas Near Southfield
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 Southfield.
Royal Oak station
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Troy Transit Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Hazel Park. Straight-line distance: 14.01 mi (22.54 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 Hazel Park
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 16,209 |
| Coordinates | 42.4625400, -83.1040900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazel Park (-83.10409, 42.46254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
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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