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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Romeo, MI is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
43.72 mi
00h 59m
Flight
28.7 mi
46.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.7 mi
Kilometers
46.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.72 mi
Kilometers
70.36 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romeo
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-15T17:29
Arrive Romeo
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Rochester Hills
MI

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From Farmington Hills
21.9 mi
00h 29m
To Romeo
21.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward M 53

    44 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    670 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 32 Mile Road

    952 ft · 23 sec · 32 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Saint Clair Street

    2303 ft · 56 sec · East Saint Clair Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Saint Clair Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Freeway
12.4 mi · 28%
M 59 East
12.4 mi · 28%
Telegraph Road
7.37 mi · 17%
West 12 Mile Road
4.75 mi · 11%
East Square Lake Road
1.58 mi · 4%
West Square Lake Road
1.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Freeway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway

12.4 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester Hills
00h 29m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Rochester Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Farmington Hills and 21.9 miles from Romeo.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rochester 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 Rochester Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.8 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 3 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 9 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 Rochester Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

13 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

13 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Romeo. Straight-line distance: 28.7 mi (46.19 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Romeo

Human settlement in Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,572
Coordinates42.8028100, -83.0129900
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Romeo (-83.01299, 42.80281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Romeo. The current time is 17:29:07.

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.