How far is Hadley, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Hadley, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.61 mi
01h 15m
Flight
32.44 mi
52.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.44 mi
Kilometers
52.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.61 mi
Kilometers
75.01 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Hadley
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hadley
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hadley
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
Auburn Hills
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Hadley
23.3 mi
00h 37m
To Farmington Hills
23.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 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 Hadley and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hadley and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Pratt Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Pratt Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lapeer Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · South Lapeer Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Lapeer Road

    9.7 mi · 16 min · South Lapeer Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Opdyke Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto University Drive

    889 ft · 23 sec · University Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1443 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business

    1 km · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Square Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Telegraph Road

    573 ft · 10 sec · South Telegraph Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    42 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto South Telegraph Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · South Telegraph Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway

    777 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1111 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  18. 18

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

    2442 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hadley and Farmington Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lapeer Road
19 mi · 41%
South Telegraph Road
7.88 mi · 17%
Pratt Road
4.53 mi · 10%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.72 mi · 8%
I 75 South
3.12 mi · 7%
I 75 Business
2.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Lapeer Road

Continue on South Lapeer Road

9.73 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn Hills
00h 37m from Hadley
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Hadley 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 Hadley to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Auburn Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Hadley and 23.3 miles from Farmington Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Hadley and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.4 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

8 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

23 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hadley and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 32.44 mi (52.21 km).

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#1 Hadley

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population4,476
Coordinates42.9544700, -83.4032800
Altitude275
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: Hadley (-83.40328, 42.95447)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.02 $14.03
Premium $4.65 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.30 $8.75 $17.50

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 Hadley and Farmington Hills. The current time is 06:23:36.

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.