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

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
12.1 mi
00h 26m
Flight
10.13 mi
16.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.13 mi
Kilometers
16.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.1 mi
Kilometers
19.48 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester Hills
Mon, May 4, 5:54 PM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Mon, May 4, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-05-04T17:28
Arrive Rochester Hills
Mon, May 4, 5:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Yates
MI

Charter township and census-designated place in Michigan

From Macomb
6.1 mi
00h 13m
To Rochester Hills
6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    44 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dequindre Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dequindre Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Avon Road

    25 m · 2 sec · East Avon Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Avon Road

    1122 ft · 22 sec · East Avon Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Avon Road

    22 m · 1 sec · East Avon Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Avon Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Avon Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wexford Way

    1420 ft · 1 min · Wexford Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wexford Way

    49 m · 18 sec · Wexford Way

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Drexelgate Parkway

    90 m · 15 sec · Drexelgate Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Deerhurst Lane

    1297 ft · 59 sec · Deerhurst Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dickson Lane

    31 m · 4 sec · Dickson Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb 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
15 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 57%
East Avon Road
3 mi · 25%
Dequindre Road
1.59 mi · 13%
Wexford Way
0.3 mi · 2%
Deerhurst Lane
0.25 mi · 2%
Drexelgate Parkway
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

25 Mile Road

Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

6.04 mi · 00h 10m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yates
00h 13m from Macomb
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Yates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Macomb and 6 miles from Rochester Hills.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Macomb and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Yates

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 Yates and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.2 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 12.3 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 Yates.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

17 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

21 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 10.13 mi (16.3 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Rochester Hills

#2 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.65 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.30 $2.28 $4.56

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Rochester Hills. The current time is 17:28:24.

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.