How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Eastpointe, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Eastpointe, MI is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Eastpointe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Eastpointe.
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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 2 toward South Livernois Road
35 m · 2 sec · South Livernois Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Livernois Road
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Turn left onto West Auburn Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Auburn Road
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Turn right onto South Rochester Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · South Rochester Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Detroit
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Port Huron, Lansing
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-75 South to I-696 East
2946 ft · 1 min · I-75 South to I-696 East
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.6 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue
1724 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
576 ft · 19 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
78 m · 16 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gratiot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and Eastpointe.
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.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.63 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rochester Hills and Partly Sunny near Eastpointe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Eastpointe?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Madison Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Rochester Hills and 13.1 miles from Eastpointe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rochester Hills and Partly Sunny near Eastpointe.
Stop Ideas Near Madison Heights
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 Madison Heights.
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Eastpointe. Straight-line distance: 16.44 mi (26.46 km).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eastpointe
City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 31,720 |
| Coordinates | 42.4683700, -82.9554700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eastpointe (-82.95547, 42.46837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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