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

The driving distance from Linden, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
45 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.68 mi
49.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.68 mi
Kilometers
49.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45 mi
Kilometers
72.42 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Linden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linden
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linden
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
Brighton
MI

Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Linden
22.5 mi
00h 26m
To Farmington Hills
22.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Linden and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Bridge Street

    2583 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Linden Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Linden Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bennett Lake Road

    2826 ft · 46 sec · Bennett Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto White Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · White Lake Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 South
17.3 mi · 39%
I 96 East
15.8 mi · 35%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 12%
Linden Road
2.34 mi · 5%
White Lake Road
1.35 mi · 3%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 South

Merge slight left

17.1 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 26m from Linden
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Linden and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Linden to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Linden and 22.5 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Linden and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

42 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linden and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 30.68 mi (49.38 km).

Linden

#1 Linden

City in Michigan, United States

Population3,954
Coordinates42.8144700, -83.7824500
Altitude266
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: Linden (-83.78245, 42.81447)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.65 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.30 $8.43 $16.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Linden and Farmington Hills. The current time is 22:26:06.

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.