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

The driving distance from Ferrysburg, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.88 mi
03h 08m
Flight
149.99 mi
241.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.99 mi
Kilometers
241.38 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.88 mi
Kilometers
271.78 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 12, 6:42 PM EDT
Return by in Ferrysburg
Sun, Apr 12, 9:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferrysburg
2026-04-12T15:33
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 12, 6:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferrysburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eagle
MI

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

From Ferrysburg
84.3 mi
01h 34m
To Farmington Hills
84.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 28 mph S
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 174th Avenue

    890 ft · 25 sec · 174th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1968 ft · 60 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    933 ft · 21 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Savage Street

    1601 ft · 27 sec · Savage Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Savidge Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Savidge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Cleveland Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids

    1829 ft · 33 sec · Exit 9

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
110 mi · 65%
Exit 9
43.6 mi · 26%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 3%
Cleveland Street
4.59 mi · 3%
West Savidge Street
2.02 mi · 1%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Exit 9

Merge slight left

86.9 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
150 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 34m from Ferrysburg
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ferrysburg and Chance Light Rain near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 84.3 miles from Ferrysburg and 84.6 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ferrysburg and Chance Light Rain near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eagle, 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 Eagle.

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferrysburg and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 149.99 mi (241.38 km).

Ferrysburg

#1 Ferrysburg

City in Michigan

Population3,022
Coordinates43.0844600, -86.2203300
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Farmington Hills

#2 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferrysburg (-86.22033, 43.08446)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.56 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.95
11.92 gal · 45.12 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.48 $44.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.35 $50.70
Premium $4.65 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $5.30 $31.61 $63.22

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferrysburg and Farmington Hills. The current time is 15:33:52.

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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.