How far is Grand Blanc, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Grand Blanc, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.44 mi
00h 41m
Flight
30.63 mi
49.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.63 mi
Kilometers
49.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.44 mi
Kilometers
61.87 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Blanc
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Blanc
2026-04-19T07:33
Arrive Rochester Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grand Blanc
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Grand Blanc
19.2 mi
00h 20m
To Rochester Hills
19.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Blanc and Rochester Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on South Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Saginaw Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Saginaw Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto I-75 South

    27.7 mi · 30 min · I-75 South

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Blanc 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
27.7 mi · 72%
South Saginaw Road
3.7 mi · 10%
M 59 East
3.43 mi · 9%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Crooks Road
0.98 mi · 3%
South Saginaw Street
0.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight right onto I-75 South

27.7 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 20m from Grand Blanc
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Grand Blanc and Chance Snow Showers near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Blanc to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Grand Blanc and 19.3 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Grand Blanc and Chance Snow Showers near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Springfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Blanc and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 30.63 mi (49.29 km).

Grand Blanc

#1 Grand Blanc

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Population7,828
Coordinates42.9275300, -83.6299500
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: South Saginaw Road (-83.629974, 42.927515)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.78 $11.57
Premium $4.65 $6.33 $12.66
Diesel $5.30 $7.21 $14.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Blanc and Rochester Hills. The current time is 07:33:23.

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.