How far is Hartford, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Hartford, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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.
City in Calhoun County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Farmington Hills.
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Start on South Center Street
2231 ft · 1 min · South Center Street
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Continue on County Road 687
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 687
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Take the ramp left
1731 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
124.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
2166 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
2442 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Farmington Road
135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Farmington Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 687
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Hartford and 80.8 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Albion
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 Albion.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 143.74 mi (231.32 km).
#1 Hartford
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,181 |
| Coordinates | 42.2067100, -86.1666900 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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 Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.46 | $42.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
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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