How far is Grosse Pointe Woods, MI from Royal Oak, MI?
The driving distance from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Royal Oak, MI is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grosse Pointe Woods and Royal Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Woods and Royal Oak.
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Start on Vernier Road
2791 ft · 1 min · Vernier Road
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Turn right onto Harper Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · Harper Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
742 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696 West: Lansing
2734 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MI 1: Woodward Avenue, Detroit Zoo
1468 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
51 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right
56 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Pointe Woods and Royal Oak.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
11.6 mi · 00h 13m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grosse Pointe Woods to Royal Oak?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Grosse Pointe Woods and 8.6 miles from Royal Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grosse Pointe Woods and Showers And Thunderstorms near Royal Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Warren
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Pointe Woods and Royal Oak. Straight-line distance: 12.53 mi (20.16 km).
#1 Grosse Pointe Woods
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 15,225 |
| Coordinates | 42.4436500, -82.9068600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Royal Oak
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,963 |
| Coordinates | 42.4894800, -83.1446500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royal Oak (-83.14465, 42.48948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
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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