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

The driving distance from Freeland, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.99 mi
01h 57m
Flight
81.11 mi
130.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.11 mi
Kilometers
130.54 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.99 mi
Kilometers
168.96 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 11:31 AM EDT
Return by in Freeland
Thu, Apr 16, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeland
2026-04-16T09:34
Arrive Farmington Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Freeland
52.4 mi
00h 58m
To Farmington Hills
52.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Road

    21 m · 11 sec · East Washington Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Midland Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Midland Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Midland Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Midland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gratiot Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeland 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
34.5 mi · 33%
US 23
30.9 mi · 29%
I 96 East
15.8 mi · 15%
Midland Road
5.5 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 5%
South Main Street
3.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

30.9 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
00h 58m from Freeland
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Freeland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Freeland and 52.5 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Freeland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeland and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 81.11 mi (130.54 km).

Freeland

#1 Freeland

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population3,514
Coordinates43.5250300, -84.1227600
Altitude189
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: Freeland (-84.12276, 43.52503)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.02 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 28.04 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeland and Farmington Hills. The current time is 09:34:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.