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

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Somerset, MI is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
81.37 mi
01h 35m
Flight
59.35 mi
95.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.35 mi
Kilometers
95.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.37 mi
Kilometers
130.96 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 5:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-18T13:59
Arrive Somerset
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Dexter
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Farmington Hills
40.6 mi
00h 47m
To Somerset
40.8 mi
00h 47m

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
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 12 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    78 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2763 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

    28.8 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Hudson

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chicago Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chicago Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chicago Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
28.8 mi · 35%
M 14
22.5 mi · 28%
US 127 South
16.5 mi · 20%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 7%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.69 mi · 3%
I 96 East
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago

28.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
00h 47m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Farmington Hills and 40.8 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dexter

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dexter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dexter.

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Ann Arbor station

13 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

43 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

53 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

57 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 59.35 mi (95.52 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
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#2 Somerset

Township in Hillsdale County, Michigan

Population4,529
Coordinates42.0483800, -84.3766200
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Somerset (-84.37662, 42.04838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.87 L · about $10.82
Round trip
$21.65
5.74 gal · 21.74 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.82 $21.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.21 $24.41
Premium $4.65 $13.36 $26.71
Diesel $5.30 $15.22 $30.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Somerset. The current time is 13:59:58.

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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.