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

The driving distance from Flushing, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.32 mi
00h 57m
Flight
45.2 mi
72.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.2 mi
Kilometers
72.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.32 mi
Kilometers
89.03 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 4:39 PM EDT
Return by in Flushing
Thu, Oct 15, 5:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flushing
2026-10-15T15:42
Arrive Rochester Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 4:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flushing
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Holly
MI

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

From Flushing
27.6 mi
00h 28m
To Rochester Hills
27.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Flushing Road

    1516 ft · 39 sec · Flushing Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Pierson Road

    3 mi · 5 min · East Pierson Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1941 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 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 Flushing 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
44.7 mi · 81%
M 59 East
3.43 mi · 6%
East Pierson Road
2.96 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.29 mi · 2%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 2%
Crooks Road
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly
00h 28m from Flushing
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Flushing and Chance Light Rain near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Flushing and 27.7 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Flushing and Chance Light Rain near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Holly

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

25 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

32 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

33 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

39 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flushing and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 45.2 mi (72.74 km).

Flushing

#1 Flushing

City in Michigan

Population7,840
Coordinates43.0630800, -83.8510700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.85107, 43.063011)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $8.96
Round trip
$17.92
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $8.96 $17.92
Mid-grade $5.25 $10.23 $20.46
Premium $5.85 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $6.48 $12.64 $25.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Flushing and Rochester Hills. The current time is 15:42:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.