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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.29 mi
03h 00m
Flight
143.74 mi
231.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.74 mi
Kilometers
231.32 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.29 mi
Kilometers
259.57 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-18T03:55
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
Albion
MI

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

From Hartford
80.5 mi
01h 30m
To Farmington Hills
80.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    2231 ft · 1 min · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 687

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 687

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1731 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    124.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint

    2166 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 687
126 mi · 78%
M 14 East
17.5 mi · 11%
I 96 West
5.48 mi · 3%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.36 mi · 2%
I 696
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
143.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
01h 30m from Hartford
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Albion station

1 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

29 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

37 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 143.74 mi (231.32 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

City in Michigan, United States

Population3,181
Coordinates42.2067100, -86.1666900
Altitude201
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: Hartford (-86.16669, 42.20671)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.54 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.91
11.38 gal · 43.08 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Farmington Hills. The current time is 03:55:24.

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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.