How far is Redford, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Redford, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Redford and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redford and Farmington Hills.
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Start on Centralia Avenue
136 m · 22 sec · Centralia Avenue
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
104 m · 16 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn left onto Beech Daly Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Beech Daly Road
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Turn right onto Grand River Avenue
72 m · 5 sec · Grand River Avenue
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Continue on Grand River Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Grand River Avenue
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Continue on Grand River Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Farmington Road
1.1 mi · 2 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 Redford 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.
Beech Daly Road
Turn left onto Beech Daly Road
3.29 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Redford and Mostly Cloudy near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redford to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 5 miles from Redford and 6.8 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Redford and Mostly Cloudy near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redford and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 8.15 mi (13.12 km).
#1 Redford
Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 49,936 |
| Coordinates | 42.3833700, -83.2966000 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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 Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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