How far is Farmington Hills, MI from North Muskegon, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to North Muskegon, MI is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and North Muskegon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and North Muskegon.
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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
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
36.9 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Muskegon, Ludington
2543 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward North Muskegon
2977 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Moses J Jones Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Moses J Jones Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 120: north muskegon
1132 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Veteran's Memorial Causeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Veteran's Memorial Causeway
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
3111 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
534 ft · 24 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto Ruddiman Drive
2781 ft · 1 min · Ruddiman Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ruddiman Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and North Muskegon.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Muskegon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to North Muskegon?
The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Farmington Hills and 90.3 miles from North Muskegon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Muskegon.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
East Lansing station
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Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and North Muskegon. Straight-line distance: 155.74 mi (250.64 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 North Muskegon
City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,792 |
| Coordinates | 43.2561300, -86.2675600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Muskegon (-86.26756, 43.25613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
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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