How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Hudsonville, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Hudsonville, MI is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Hudsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Hudsonville.
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Start on Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
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Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
78 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing
2763 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
44.5 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 196 West: Holland
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR A37: 32nd Avenue, Hudsonville
2120 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · 32nd Avenue
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Continue on Balsam Drive
115 m · 19 sec · Balsam Drive
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Turn left
71 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Van Buren Street
880 ft · 30 sec · Van Buren Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Hudsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Farmington Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hudsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Hudsonville?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Farmington Hills and 74.1 miles from Hudsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Farmington Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hudsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Dimondale
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 Dimondale.
East Lansing station
Albion station
Jackson station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Hudsonville. Straight-line distance: 129.15 mi (207.84 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 Hudsonville
City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 7,391 |
| Coordinates | 42.8708600, -85.8650400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudsonville (-85.86504, 42.87086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
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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