How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Highland Park, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Highland Park, MI is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Highland 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
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
703 ft · 11 sec · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 1: Woodward Avenue
2415 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
948 ft · 35 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Gerald Street
64 m · 15 sec · Gerald Street
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Continue on Gerald Street
63 m · 16 sec · Gerald Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gerald Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Highland 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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 9.3 miles from Farmington Hills and 9.3 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Farmington Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Highland 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
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 15.32 mi (24.65 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 Highland Park
Highland Park is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4055900, -83.0968700 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-83.09687, 42.40559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.27 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
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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