How far is Marine City, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Marine City, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marine City and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marine City and Farmington Hills.
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Start on South Main Street
14 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
2599 ft · 48 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Boulevard
2443 ft · 51 sec · West Boulevard
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Turn right onto King Road
2713 ft · 60 sec · King Road
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Turn left onto Marine City Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Marine City Highway
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Continue on Marine City Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Marine City Highway
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Continue on 26 Mile Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · 26 Mile Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Detroit
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
16.7 mi · 18 min · Ford Freeway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing
1647 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.2 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride
2442 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 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 Marine City and Farmington Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Marine City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marine City to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Fraser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Marine City and 29.5 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Marine City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Fraser
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marine City and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 47.83 mi (76.97 km).
#1 Marine City
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 4,058 |
| Coordinates | 42.7194800, -82.4921300 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
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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