How far is Plymouth, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Farmington Hills.
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Start on Penniman Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · Penniman Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3185 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Plymouth Road
2833 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto North Haggerty Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Haggerty Road
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Turn right onto 7 Mile Road
3 mi · 5 min · 7 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Farmington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shiawassee Road
588 ft · 20 sec · Shiawassee Road
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Continue on Shiawassee Road
845 ft · 37 sec · Shiawassee Road
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Farmington Hills.
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.
North Haggerty Road
Turn left onto North Haggerty Road
3.62 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Plymouth and 6.2 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.
Troy Transit Center
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Royal Oak station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 9.19 mi (14.79 km).
#1 Plymouth
City in Wayne County, in the U.
| Population | 8,905 |
| Coordinates | 42.3714300, -83.4702100 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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