How far is Ferndale, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Ferndale, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ferndale and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferndale and Farmington Hills.
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Start on West 9 Mile Road
154 m · 27 sec · West 9 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Bermuda Street
104 m · 20 sec · Bermuda Street
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Turn left onto Vester Street
576 ft · 26 sec · Vester Street
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Woodward Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Woodward Avenue
1373 ft · 26 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
627 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
1538 ft · 41 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West
1745 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride
2442 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Farmington Road
135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferndale and Farmington Hills.
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 left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
10.7 mi · 00h 12m
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 Cloudy leaving Ferndale and Mostly Cloudy near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ferndale to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Lathrup Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Ferndale and 7.5 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ferndale and Mostly Cloudy near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Lathrup Village
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 Lathrup Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 12.48 mi (20.08 km).
#1 Ferndale
Town in Humboldt County, California, United States
| Population | 20,198 |
| Coordinates | 42.4605900, -83.1346500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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