How far is New Baltimore, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

Fastest route

The distance between New Baltimore, Michigan 48047 and Farmington Hills, Michigan is approximately 44.8 miles (72 kilometers). The fastest route, considering current traffic conditions, is via I-94 W and I-696 W.

Directions

  1. ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Get on I-94 W in Chesterfield Township.

    • Start by heading northwest on Washington St toward Hathaway St.
    • Turn left to merge onto I-94 W toward Detroit.
  2. ๐Ÿš— Follow I-94 W and I-696 W to Orchard Lake Rd in Farmington Hills. Take exit 5 from I-696 W.

    • Continue on I-94 W, and follow the signs towards Detroit.
    • Merge onto I-696 W when you reach the interchange.
    • Stay on I-696 W until you reach exit 5.
  3. ๐Ÿ”„ Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 229 for I-696 W toward Lansing.

  4. ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Take exit 5 for Orchard Lake Rd toward Farmington Hills.

  5. ๐Ÿš— Drive to W 12 Mile Rd.

    • Turn right onto Orchard Lake Rd.
    • Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto W 12 Mile Rd.
  6. ๐Ÿ“ Arrive at Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Tips & Suggestions

  • ๐Ÿšฆ Plan your trip outside of peak traffic hours to avoid delays.
  • โ›ฝ Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Use a navigation app or GPS device to stay on track.
  • ๐Ÿšง Check for any road closures or construction updates before you start your journey.
  • โ˜• Take breaks along the way to stay refreshed and alert.
  • ๐Ÿ•‘ Allow extra time for unforeseen circumstances, such as heavy traffic or detours.
  • ๐Ÿš— Observe speed limits and follow traffic regulations for a safe and smooth journey.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.32 mi
00h 46m
Flight
35.28 mi
56.77 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.28 mi
Kilometers
56.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.32 mi
Kilometers
74.54 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in New Baltimore
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Baltimore
2026-04-22T21:29
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Baltimore
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 New Baltimore
22.5 mi
00h 23m
To Farmington Hills
23.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64ยฐF
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
70ยฐF
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 New Baltimore and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Baltimore and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    2611 ft ยท 1 min ยท Green Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 23 Mile Road

    3.9 mi ยท 6 min ยท 23 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1560 ft ยท 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

    12.4 mi ยท 13 min ยท Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    1.7 mi ยท 2 min ยท Edsel Ford Freeway

  6. 6

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

    1395 ft ยท 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1647 ft ยท 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    23.2 mi ยท 25 min ยท Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

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

    2442 ft ยท 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท Orchard Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท West 11 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m ยท 9 sec ยท Farmington Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Baltimore 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi ยท 51%
Ford Freeway
12.4 mi ยท 27%
23 Mile Road
3.95 mi ยท 9%
Edsel Ford Freeway
1.67 mi ยท 4%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi ยท 2%
Orchard Lake Road
0.91 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

23.2 mi ยท 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 23m from New Baltimore
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Baltimore 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 New Baltimore to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 22.5 miles from New Baltimore and 23.8 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Baltimore 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 New Baltimore and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 35.28 mi (56.77 km).

New Baltimore

#1 New Baltimore

City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Population12,281
Coordinates42.6811400, -82.7368600
Altitude179
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: Green Street (-82.736888, 42.681162)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L ยท about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal ยท 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 ยท Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Baltimore and Farmington Hills. The current time is 21:29:35.

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.