How far is Grand Haven, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Haven, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Haven and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Haven and Farmington Hills.
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1
Start on Washington Avenue
617 ft · 23 sec · Washington Avenue
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2
Turn left onto North 5th Street
1574 ft · 58 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
970 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Beacon Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · North Beacon Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward M 104: Spring Lake
595 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on West Savidge Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Savidge Street
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Continue on Cleveland Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · Cleveland Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids
1829 ft · 33 sec · Exit 9
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
2442 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Farmington Road
135 m · 9 sec · 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 Haven and Farmington Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Exit 9
Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Grand Haven and Mostly Cloudy near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Haven to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Grand Haven and 84.6 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Grand Haven and Mostly Cloudy near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Haven and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 150.01 mi (241.41 km).
#1 Grand Haven
City in Michigan
| Population | 11,040 |
| Coordinates | 43.0630700, -86.2283900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.51 | $45.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.78 | $55.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.66 | $63.33 |
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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