How far is Flat Rock, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Flat Rock, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flat Rock and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock and Farmington Hills.
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Start on Seneca Street
117 m · 19 sec · Seneca Street
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Turn right onto East Huron River Drive
101 m · 20 sec · East Huron River Drive
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Turn left onto Telegraph Road
1007 ft · 28 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn right onto Will Carleton Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Will Carleton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 275 North: Flint
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
2442 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 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 Flat Rock and Farmington Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 275 North
Merge slight left
27 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flat Rock and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flat Rock to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Flat Rock and 19.4 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:52 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 Mostly Sunny around Flat Rock and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flat Rock and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 27.22 mi (43.81 km).
#1 Flat Rock
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 9,914 |
| Coordinates | 42.0964300, -83.2918700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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 Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $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.
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