How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Whitmore Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Whitmore Lake, MI is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Whitmore Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Whitmore Lake.
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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 left to continue on US 23 South: Spencer Road, Brighton, Ann Arbor
3010 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1480 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 36: Pinckney, South Lyon
1537 ft · 53 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 9 Mile Road
55 m · 3 sec · 9 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 9 Mile Road
92 m · 5 sec · 9 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 9 Mile Road
26 m · 1 sec · 9 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 9 Mile Road
2792 ft · 1 min · 9 Mile Road
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Turn right onto East Shore Drive
39 m · 6 sec · East Shore Drive
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Whitmore Lake.
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.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge slight right
15.3 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Whitmore Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Whitmore Lake?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Farmington Hills and 15 miles from Whitmore Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Farmington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Whitmore Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Wixom
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 Wixom.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Whitmore Lake. Straight-line distance: 19.03 mi (30.62 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 Whitmore Lake
City in Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 6,423 |
| Coordinates | 42.4397000, -83.7453000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitmore Lake (-83.7453, 42.4397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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