How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Macomb, MI is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
40.54 mi
00h 52m
Flight
25.96 mi
41.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.96 mi
Kilometers
41.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.54 mi
Kilometers
65.24 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-18T21:48
Arrive Macomb
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn Hills
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Farmington Hills
19 mi
00h 26m
To Macomb
21.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · West 12 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    634 ft · 11 sec · Telegraph Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    39 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Telegraph Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Square Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    3268 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward M 53 North: Imlay City

    1983 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Macomb.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 59 East
12.4 mi · 31%
Telegraph Road
7.37 mi · 18%
West 12 Mile Road
4.75 mi · 12%
23 Mile Road
2.78 mi · 7%
Christopher Columbus Freeway
2.4 mi · 6%
Garfield Road
2.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

M 59 East

Merge slight left

11.8 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn Hills
00h 26m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Macomb?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Auburn Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Farmington Hills and 21.5 miles from Macomb.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

8 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

23 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 25.96 mi (41.78 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Macomb. The current time is 21:48:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.