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

The driving distance from Geneva, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
77.37 mi
01h 52m
Flight
58.85 mi
94.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.85 mi
Kilometers
94.71 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.37 mi
Kilometers
124.51 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Geneva
Wed, Apr 22, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-04-21T23:25
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
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
Saline
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Geneva
38.6 mi
00h 56m
To Farmington Hills
38.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Geneva Highway

    12 m · 3 sec · Geneva Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Geneva Highway

    2870 ft · 1 min · Geneva Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Round Lake Highway

    3.2 mi · 10 min · Round Lake Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1430 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Round Lake Highway

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Round Lake Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US-12

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US-12

  7. 7

    Continue on US 12

    32.4 mi · 47 min · US 12

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 East: Plymouth

    2515 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint

    2166 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneva 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
40.8 mi · 53%
M 14 East
14.9 mi · 19%
Round Lake Highway
6.34 mi · 8%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 7%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 4%
I 696
1.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 12

Continue on US 12

32.4 mi · 00h 47m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saline
00h 56m from Geneva
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Geneva and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Geneva to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Saline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Geneva and 38.7 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Geneva and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Saline

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

14 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

47 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

50 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

52 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 58.85 mi (94.71 km).

Geneva

#1 Geneva

Township in Midland County, Michigan

Population3,529
Coordinates41.9581000, -84.2805000
Altitude323
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: Geneva (-84.2805, 41.9581)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.33 L · about $10.29
Round trip
$20.59
5.46 gal · 20.66 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.29 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.61 $23.22
Premium $4.65 $12.71 $25.41
Diesel $5.30 $14.48 $28.96

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Geneva and Farmington Hills. The current time is 23:25:38.

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.