How far is Flint, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.57 mi
00h 44m
Flight
36.61 mi
58.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.61 mi
Kilometers
58.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.57 mi
Kilometers
74.94 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Thu, Apr 30, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 30, 9:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-30T07:36
Arrive Rochester Hills
Thu, Apr 30, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Flint
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Flint
23.2 mi
00h 22m
To Rochester Hills
23.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Rochester Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Rochester Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    102 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fifth Street

    1262 ft · 30 sec · East Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Rochester 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
39.8 mi · 85%
M 59 East
3.43 mi · 7%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 2%
Crooks Road
0.98 mi · 2%
East Fifth Street
0.56 mi · 1%
South Livernois Road
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight right

33.1 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
36.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 22m from Flint
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Flint and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Flint and 23.4 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Flint and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 36.61 mi (58.92 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Rochester Hills. The current time is 07:36:29.

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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.