How far is Riverview, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Riverview, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverview and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverview and Farmington Hills.
-
1
Start on Hale Street
20 m · 8 sec · Hale Street
-
2
Turn left onto Quarry Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Quarry Road
-
3
Turn right onto Fort Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · Fort Street
-
4
Turn slight left
120 m · 14 sec
-
5
Continue on Garfield Avenue
130 m · 21 sec · Garfield Avenue
-
6
Turn right onto Fort Park Boulevard
1076 ft · 45 sec · Fort Park Boulevard
-
7
Turn left onto Southfield Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
2816 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road
-
9
Continue on Southfield Freeway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Southfield Freeway
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing
2572 ft · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway
-
12
Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride
2442 ft · 1 min
-
15
Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road
-
16
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
-
17
Turn right onto Farmington Road
135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverview 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.
Southfield Freeway
Continue on Southfield Freeway
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Riverview and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverview to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Dearborn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Riverview and 16 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverview and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Dearborn Heights
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 Dearborn Heights.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverview and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 23.75 mi (38.22 km).
#1 Riverview
Riverview is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.1742100, -83.1793700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
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 · Nov 07, 2026