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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
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.
City in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 · 11 sec · Dressler Lane
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Turn right onto South Livernois Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Livernois Road
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Turn left onto West Avon Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Avon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Adams Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Adams Road
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Turn right
59 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Walton Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Walton Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Opdyke Road
1861 ft · 41 sec · North Opdyke Road
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Turn left
113 m · 32 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
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).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Auburn Hills
City in Oakland County, Michigan
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6734200, -83.2446600 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: City of Auburn Hills (-83.24466, 42.67342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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