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

The driving distance from Milton, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
41.86 mi
00h 49m
Flight
31.57 mi
50.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.57 mi
Kilometers
50.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.86 mi
Kilometers
67.37 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-22T22:08
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Warren
MI

City in the U.

From Milton
20.9 mi
00h 24m
To Farmington Hills
20.9 mi
00h 24m

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
5 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 Milton and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 24 Mile Road

    16 m · 9 sec · 24 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 23 Mile Road

    2575 ft · 53 sec · 23 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1144 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

    12.1 mi · 13 min · Ford Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1647 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride

    2442 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 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 Milton 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 57%
Ford Freeway
12.1 mi · 29%
Edsel Ford Freeway
1.67 mi · 4%
Gratiot Avenue
1.15 mi · 3%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Orchard Lake Road
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 24m from Milton
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milton 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 Milton to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Milton and 20.9 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

11 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

14 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

16 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 31.57 mi (50.8 km).

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#1 Milton

Township in Cass County, Michigan

Population3,944
Coordinates42.6892000, -82.8218700
Altitude185
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: Milton (-82.82187, 42.6892)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.65 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.30 $7.85 $15.70

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 Milton and Farmington Hills. The current time is 22:08:49.

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.