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

The driving distance from Fremont, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.69 mi
03h 30m
Flight
146.33 mi
235.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.33 mi
Kilometers
235.5 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.69 mi
Kilometers
290.79 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 12:36 PM EDT
Return by in Fremont
Sat, Apr 11, 4:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-11T09:06
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 11, 12:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Fremont
90.2 mi
01h 45m
To Farmington Hills
90.5 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Darling Avenue

    43 m · 12 sec · North Darling Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    133 m · 19 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · South Warner Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 40 sec · West 128th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Newaygo Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Fremont and Farmington Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
71.3 mi · 39%
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 37%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 7%
South Warner Avenue
8.21 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 3%
Bailey Road
4.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 45m from Fremont
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Fremont and 90.5 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 146.33 mi (235.5 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

City in Newaygo County in the U.

Population4,102
Coordinates43.4675200, -85.9420000
Altitude249
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: Fremont (-85.942, 43.46752)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.14 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.12
12.76 gal · 48.28 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.06 $48.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.13 $54.27
Premium $4.65 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.30 $33.84 $67.68

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Farmington Hills. The current time is 09:06:12.

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.