How far is Mason, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Mason, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason and Rochester Hills.
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Start on West Ash Street
35 m · 8 sec · West Ash Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
1094 ft · 30 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn slight right onto Okemos Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Okemos Road
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Take the ramp right
2625 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 Business, M 59: Howell, Pontiac
34.6 mi · 50 min
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Continue on West Huron Street
9.2 mi · 14 min · West Huron Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road
1963 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Crooks Road
3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road
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Turn right onto West Hamlin Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road
65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road
1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road
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Turn right onto Dressler Lane
60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane
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Turn left onto Downhill Lane
115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane
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Turn left onto Dickson Lane
1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mason and Rochester Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 96 Business
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 Business, M 59: Howell, Pontiac
34.6 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mason and Mostly Sunny near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mason to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Mason and 68 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mason and Mostly Sunny near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Howell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 66 mi (106.22 km).
#1 Mason
City in Michigan
| Population | 8,389 |
| Coordinates | 42.5792000, -84.4435800 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.95 | $31.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.45 | $34.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
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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