How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Negaunee, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Negaunee, MI is about 454.2 miles (731 km), with a travel time of about 08h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 347 miles (558.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Otsego County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Negaunee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Negaunee.
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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
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Turn right onto County Road 480
12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480
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Continue on Rail Street
1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
153 m · 13 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
638 ft · 18 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Silver Street
40 m · 3 sec · North Silver Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Silver Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Negaunee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 23 North
Keep slight left
118 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Negaunee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Negaunee?
The road trip is about 454.2 miles (731 km) and usually takes 08h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vanderbilt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.9 miles from Farmington Hills and 227.3 miles from Negaunee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 347 miles (558.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.45 one way or $120.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Negaunee.
Stop Ideas Near Vanderbilt
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 Vanderbilt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Negaunee. Straight-line distance: 346.97 mi (558.4 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 Negaunee
City in Marquette County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,096 |
| Coordinates | 46.4991000, -87.6118000 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| Country | United States |
End: Negaunee (-87.6118, 46.4991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 731 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 39m |
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 | $60.45 | $120.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.18 | $136.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $74.60 | $149.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $85.02 | $170.05 |
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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