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

The driving distance from Newark, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
52.47 mi
00h 58m
Flight
28.79 mi
46.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.79 mi
Kilometers
46.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.47 mi
Kilometers
84.45 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Newark
19 mi
00h 29m
To Farmington Hills
33.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Belford Road

    1314 ft · 1 min · Belford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Holly Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Holly Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grange Hall Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Grange Hall Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    1182 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I-75 South

    8.3 mi · 9 min · I-75 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto White Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Nelsey Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Williams Lake Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road

    1337 ft · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Union Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Richardson Road

    1695 ft · 37 sec · Richardson Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Haggerty Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Haggerty Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 14 Mile Road

    3 mi · 5 min · West 14 Mile Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark 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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
8.28 mi · 16%
Williams Lake Road
4.95 mi · 9%
North Holly Road
3.75 mi · 7%
Haggerty Road
3.47 mi · 7%
Grange Hall Road
3.06 mi · 6%
West 14 Mile Road
2.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left onto I-75 South

8.28 mi · 00h 09m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 29m from Newark
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Newark 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 Newark to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Newark and 33.4 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Newark and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 28.79 mi (46.34 km).

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#1 Newark

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population1,040
Coordinates42.8600300, -83.6252300
Altitude284
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: Belford Road (-83.625225, 42.86012)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.95
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.98 $13.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.87 $15.74
Premium $4.65 $8.61 $17.22
Diesel $5.30 $9.81 $19.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Farmington Hills. The current time is 06:59:45.

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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.