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

The driving distance from Milford, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
21.52 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.56 mi
21.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.56 mi
Kilometers
21.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.52 mi
Kilometers
34.64 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Fri, Apr 17, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-17T06:53
Arrive Farmington Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Wixom
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Milford
10.7 mi
00h 14m
To Farmington Hills
10.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    1504 ft · 53 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    100 m · 18 sec · Liberty Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1502 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Huron Street

    1289 ft · 44 sec · West Huron Street

  5. 5

    Continue on General Motors Road

    1798 ft · 1 min · General Motors Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Milford Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South Milford Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Farmington 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
8.64 mi · 40%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 25%
South Milford Road
4.55 mi · 21%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 5%
Orchard Lake Road
0.67 mi · 3%
General Motors Road
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

8.26 mi · 00h 09m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wixom
00h 14m from Milford
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Milford and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Milford and 10.7 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Milford and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Wixom

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

28 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

28 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

31 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 13.56 mi (21.83 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Village in Michigan

Population6,475
Coordinates42.5936400, -83.5993900
Altitude294
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: Union Street (-83.599197, 42.593646)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Farmington Hills. The current time is 06:53:16.

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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.