How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Burton, MI?

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Burton, MI is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
45.82 mi
00h 58m
Flight
33.37 mi
53.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.37 mi
Kilometers
53.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.82 mi
Kilometers
73.74 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burton
Sun, Apr 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Mon, Apr 13, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-04-12T22:24
Arrive Burton
Sun, Apr 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Rochester Hills
22.9 mi
00h 29m
To Burton
22.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Burton.

  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 1 toward West Hamlin Road

    5 m · 1 sec · West Hamlin Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    1860 ft · 38 sec · Crooks Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward M 59 West: Pontiac

    2867 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 54: Burton

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on M 54: Burton

    869 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Dort Highway

    19 m · 1 sec · South Dort Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Dort Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Dort Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Bristol Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Bristol Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Center Road

    2 mi · 3 min · South Center Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lippincott Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lippincott Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Amy Street

    1710 ft · 1 min · Amy Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Amy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
31.4 mi · 69%
South Dort Highway
4.62 mi · 10%
M 59 West
3.18 mi · 7%
South Center Road
2.01 mi · 4%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 2%
East Bristol Road
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

30.9 mi · 00h 33m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 29m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Rochester Hills and Chance Light Rain near Burton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Burton?

The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Rochester Hills and 22.9 miles from Burton.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Rochester Hills and Chance Light Rain near Burton.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Burton. Straight-line distance: 33.37 mi (53.71 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Burton

#2 Burton

City in Michigan, USA

Population28,462
Coordinates42.9994700, -83.6163400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Burton (-83.61634, 42.99947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.12 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.24 gal · 12.24 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.89 $13.78
Premium $4.65 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $5.30 $8.59 $17.18

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Burton. The current time is 22:24:41.

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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.