How far is Rochester Hills, MI from City of Auburn Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to City of Auburn Hills, MI is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.32 mi
00h 14m
Flight
4.92 mi
7.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.92 mi
Kilometers
7.92 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.32 mi
Kilometers
11.78 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Auburn Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 4:47 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-04-15T16:32
Arrive City of Auburn Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 4:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rochester Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn Hills
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Rochester Hills
3.7 mi
00h 07m
To City of Auburn Hills
3.7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and City of Auburn Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and City of Auburn Hills.

  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 · 11 sec · Dressler Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Livernois Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Livernois Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Avon Road

    2 mi · 4 min · West Avon Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Adams Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Adams Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    59 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Walton Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Walton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Opdyke Road

    1861 ft · 41 sec · North Opdyke Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    113 m · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    18 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and City of Auburn Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
178.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walton Boulevard
2.71 mi · 37%
West Avon Road
2.03 mi · 28%
South Adams Road
1.08 mi · 15%
South Livernois Road
0.69 mi · 9%
North Opdyke Road
0.35 mi · 5%
Dickson Lane
0.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Walton Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Walton Boulevard

2.71 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn Hills
00h 07m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rochester Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Auburn Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to City of Auburn Hills?

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Auburn Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Rochester Hills and 3.7 miles from City of Auburn Hills.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rochester Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Auburn Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.9 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

8 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

23 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and City of Auburn Hills. Straight-line distance: 4.92 mi (7.92 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 City of Auburn Hills

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Population0
Coordinates42.6734200, -83.2446600
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: City of Auburn Hills (-83.24466, 42.67342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.65 $1.21 $2.42
Diesel $5.30 $1.38 $2.76

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and City of Auburn Hills. The current time is 16:32:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.