How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Allen Park, MI?

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Allen Park, MI is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
35.72 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.87 mi
44.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.87 mi
Kilometers
44.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.72 mi
Kilometers
57.48 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allen Park
Fri, Apr 17, 11:45 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-04-17T10:55
Arrive Allen Park
Fri, Apr 17, 11:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester Hills
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
Hazel Park
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

From Rochester Hills
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To Allen Park
17.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Allen Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Allen Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 53 sec · Dickson Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 18 sec · Downhill Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 14 sec · Dressler Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Livernois Road

    1426 ft · 27 sec · South Livernois Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Livernois Road

    35 m · 2 sec · South Livernois Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Livernois Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Auburn Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Rochester Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · South Rochester Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Freeway

    2618 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Southfield Road

    2196 ft · 49 sec · Southfield Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Southfield Road

    671 ft · 18 sec · Southfield Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue

    1098 ft · 34 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Garfield Avenue

    543 ft · 24 sec · Garfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Allen Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Allen Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and Allen Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14.3 mi · 40%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 16%
South Rochester Road
5.34 mi · 15%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.07 mi · 14%
South Livernois Road
1.42 mi · 4%
West Auburn Road
1.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

14.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazel Park
00h 24m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester Hills and Mostly Sunny near Allen Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Allen Park?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Rochester Hills and 17.8 miles from Allen Park.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester Hills and Mostly Sunny near Allen Park.

Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

5 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

11 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

11 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

12 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Allen Park. Straight-line distance: 27.87 mi (44.85 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Allen Park

#2 Allen Park

City in Michigan, USA

Population26,751
Coordinates42.2575400, -83.2110400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Allen Park (-83.21104, 42.25754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Allen Park. The current time is 10:55:51.

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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.