How far is Grand Blanc, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Blanc, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Blanc and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Blanc and Farmington Hills.
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Start on South Saginaw Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Saginaw Street
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Continue on South Saginaw Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · South Saginaw Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto I-75 South
12.2 mi · 13 min · I-75 South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road
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Continue on Nelsey Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
5 mi · 8 min · Williams Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Road
1695 ft · 37 sec · Richardson Road
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Turn right onto Haggerty Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Haggerty Road
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Turn left onto West 14 Mile Road
3 mi · 5 min · West 14 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road
3 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Blanc and Farmington Hills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I-75 South
Merge slight right onto I-75 South
12.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Blanc 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 Grand Blanc to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Grand Blanc and 36.5 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Blanc and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Blanc and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 33.14 mi (53.33 km).
#1 Grand Blanc
City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 7,828 |
| Coordinates | 42.9275300, -83.6299500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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