How far is Grosse Ile, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Grosse Ile, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grosse Ile and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Ile and Farmington Hills.
-
1
Start on Mathias Drive
63 m · 11 sec · Mathias Drive
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mathias Drive
116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive
-
3
Turn left onto Macomb Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street
-
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Meridian Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Meridian Road
-
5
Turn left onto Bridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Bridge Road
-
6
Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue
-
7
Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Road
-
8
Turn right onto Quarry Road
2297 ft · 60 sec · Quarry Road
-
9
Turn right onto Fort Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Fort Street
-
10
Turn slight left
120 m · 14 sec
-
11
Continue on Garfield Avenue
130 m · 21 sec · Garfield Avenue
-
12
Turn right onto Fort Park Boulevard
1076 ft · 45 sec · Fort Park Boulevard
-
13
Turn left onto Southfield Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
2816 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road
-
15
Continue on Southfield Freeway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Southfield Freeway
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing
2572 ft · 1 min
-
17
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway
-
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
-
19
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride
2442 ft · 1 min
-
21
Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road
-
22
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
-
23
Turn right onto Farmington Road
135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Ile 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.
Southfield Freeway
Continue on Southfield Freeway
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Grosse Ile and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grosse Ile to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Grosse Ile and 18.6 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Grosse Ile and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Dearborn
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 Dearborn.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Ile and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 27.33 mi (43.98 km).
#1 Grosse Ile
Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 10,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292100, -83.1443700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.