How far is Grosse Pointe, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Grosse Pointe, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grosse Pointe and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe and Rochester Hills.
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Start on Maumee Street
1169 ft · 53 sec · Maumee Street
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Turn right onto Cadieux Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Cadieux Road
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Turn left onto Mack Avenue
2035 ft · 1 min · Mack Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto East Outer Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Outer Drive
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Continue on Whittier Street
2070 ft · 1 min · Whittier Street
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Turn left onto Edsel Ford East Service Drive
34 m · 4 sec · Edsel Ford East Service Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
813 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
727 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 75 North: Flint
1797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
13.8 mi · 15 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road
2292 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Rochester Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Rochester Road
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Turn left onto West Auburn Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Auburn Road
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Turn right onto South Livernois Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Livernois Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Livernois Road
35 m · 2 sec · South Livernois Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road
1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road
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Turn right onto Dressler Lane
60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane
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Turn left onto Downhill Lane
115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane
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Turn left onto Dickson Lane
1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Pointe and Rochester 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.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
13.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grosse Pointe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grosse Pointe to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Grosse Pointe and 19 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grosse Pointe and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park
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 Hazel Park.
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Detroit
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Pointe and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 22.38 mi (36.01 km).
#1 Grosse Pointe
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 5,122 |
| Coordinates | 42.3861500, -82.9118600 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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