How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Holly, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Holly, MI is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Holly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Holly.
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Start on Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
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Turn left onto West 12 Mile Road
3 mi · 5 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Haggerty Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Haggerty Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Road
1695 ft · 40 sec · Richardson Road
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Turn right onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 33 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Williams Lake Road
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Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road
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Turn right onto Nelsey Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road
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Continue on White Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp right
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Holly Road
1249 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Holly Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · East Holly Road
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Continue on East Maple Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street
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Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
9 m · 1 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Saginaw Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Holly.
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.
Haggerty Road
Turn right onto Haggerty Road
5.54 mi · 00h 10m
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 Slight Chance Snow Showers near Holly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Holly?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Farmington Hills and 16.5 miles from Holly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Farmington Hills and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Holly.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Holly. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.79 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 Holly
Village in north Oakland County in the U.
| Population | 5,603 |
| Coordinates | 42.7919700, -83.6277300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly (-83.62773, 42.79197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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