How far is Port Huron, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Port Huron, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Huron and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Huron and Rochester Hills.
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Start on the route
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Union Street
47 m · 9 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Military Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Military Street
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Continue on Electric Avenue
2.7 mi · 4 min · Electric Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Gratiot Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Boulevard
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
2144 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Detroit
1489 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 3, M 29: Utica, New Baltimore
2360 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
14 mi · 23 min · 23 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Avon Road
55 m · 4 sec · East Avon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Avon Road
1122 ft · 22 sec · East Avon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Avon Road
22 m · 1 sec · East Avon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Avon Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Avon Road
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Turn left onto Wexford Way
1420 ft · 1 min · Wexford Way
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Turn left onto Wexford Way
49 m · 18 sec · Wexford Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Drexelgate Parkway
90 m · 15 sec · Drexelgate Parkway
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Turn right onto Deerhurst Lane
1297 ft · 59 sec · Deerhurst Lane
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Turn right onto Dickson Lane
31 m · 4 sec · Dickson Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Huron and Rochester 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.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Port Huron and Sunny near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Huron to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Port Huron and 30.3 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Huron and Sunny near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marine City City Hall
Mount Clemens City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Haven.
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Port Huron
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Huron and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 42.62 mi (68.59 km).
#1 Port Huron
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 28,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.9708600, -82.4249100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
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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