How far is Holly, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Holly, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.77 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.95 mi
41.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.95 mi
Kilometers
41.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.77 mi
Kilometers
51.13 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Holly
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Rochester Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Holly
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake Angelus
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Holly
15.8 mi
00h 18m
To Rochester Hills
15.9 mi
00h 18m

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
12 to 17 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holly and Rochester Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly and Rochester Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on North Saginaw Street

    9 m · 8 sec · North Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Maple Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Holly Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Holly Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I-75 South

    20.5 mi · 22 min · I-75 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road

    1963 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road

    65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly and Rochester 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
20.5 mi · 64%
East Holly Road
3.56 mi · 11%
M 59 East
3.43 mi · 11%
East Maple Street
1.24 mi · 4%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Crooks Road
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left onto I-75 South

20.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Angelus
00h 18m from Holly
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Holly and Chance Snow Showers near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly to Rochester Hills?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Lake Angelus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Holly and 15.9 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Holly and Chance Snow Showers near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Angelus

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 Lake Angelus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Angelus.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

7 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 25.95 mi (41.76 km).

Holly

#1 Holly

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

Population5,603
Coordinates42.7919700, -83.6277300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: North Saginaw Street (-83.627665, 42.791971)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 Holly and Rochester Hills. The current time is 05:00:08.

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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.