How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Charlotte, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Charlotte, MI is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
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 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village located in Livingston County
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Charlotte.
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Start on Dickson Lane
1164 ft · 53 sec · Dickson Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Downhill Lane
115 m · 18 sec · Downhill Lane
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Turn right onto Dressler Lane
60 m · 14 sec · Dressler Lane
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Turn left onto South Livernois Road
1426 ft · 27 sec · South Livernois Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Hamlin Road
5 m · 1 sec · West Hamlin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Hamlin Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road
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Turn left onto Crooks Road
1860 ft · 38 sec · Crooks Road
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Take the ramp right toward M 59 West: Pontiac
2867 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Saginaw Street
80 m · 10 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Turn right onto West Huron Street
1817 ft · 51 sec · West Huron Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2930 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Elizabeth Lake Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Elizabeth Lake Road
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Turn right onto Highland Road
34 mi · 49 min · Highland Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West: Lansing
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
35.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lansing Rd SOUTH
1191 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Lansing Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lansing Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Ft Wayne
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Lansing Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Lansing Street
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Continue on East Lawrence Avenue
1172 ft · 25 sec · East Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left onto South Cochran Avenue
38 m · 4 sec · South Cochran Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cochran Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and Charlotte.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 96 West
Merge slight left
35.2 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain leaving Rochester Hills and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Fowlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Rochester Hills and 47.2 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain around Rochester Hills and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Fowlerville
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 Fowlerville.
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 85.98 mi (138.37 km).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
County seat of Eaton County, Michigan
| Population | 9,052 |
| Coordinates | 42.5636500, -84.8358200 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlotte (-84.83582, 42.56365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $4.59 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $17.47 | $34.94 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $19.46 | $38.93 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $21.58 | $43.16 |
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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