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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.19 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.33 mi
43.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.33 mi
Kilometers
43.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.19 mi
Kilometers
59.85 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Grosse Ile
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grosse Ile
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grosse Ile
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
Dearborn
MI

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

From Grosse Ile
18.5 mi
00h 26m
To Farmington Hills
18.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

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. 1

    Start on Mathias Drive

    63 m · 11 sec · Mathias Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mathias Drive

    116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Macomb Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Meridian Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Meridian Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Quarry Road

    2297 ft · 60 sec · Quarry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fort Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Fort Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    120 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Garfield Avenue

    130 m · 21 sec · Garfield Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fort Park Boulevard

    1076 ft · 45 sec · Fort Park Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road

    2816 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southfield Freeway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Southfield Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing

    2572 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride

    2442 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  24. 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.

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southfield Freeway
13.9 mi · 37%
John C Lodge Freeway
3.85 mi · 10%
Fort Street
3.85 mi · 10%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.32 mi · 9%
Meridian Road
2.88 mi · 8%
Southfield Road
2.34 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dearborn
00h 26m from Grosse Ile
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

2 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

6 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

10 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

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).

Grosse Ile

#1 Grosse Ile

Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan

Population10,100
Coordinates42.1292100, -83.1443700
Altitude182
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: Mathias Drive (-83.144372, 42.129171)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Grosse Ile and Farmington Hills. The current time is 05:31:36.

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.