How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Grand Blanc, MI?

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Grand Blanc, MI is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
37.57 mi
00h 46m
Flight
30.63 mi
49.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.63 mi
Kilometers
49.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.57 mi
Kilometers
60.46 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Blanc
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-04-19T08:40
Arrive Grand Blanc
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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

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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Rochester Hills
18.8 mi
00h 23m
To Grand Blanc
18.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Grand Blanc.

  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

    27.3 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Saginaw Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Saginaw Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Saginaw Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saginaw Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
28.1 mi · 75%
South Saginaw Road
3.32 mi · 9%
M 59 West
3.18 mi · 8%
West Hamlin Road
1.03 mi · 3%
South Saginaw Street
0.97 mi · 3%
Crooks Road
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 23m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Rochester Hills and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Grand Blanc.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Grand Blanc?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 18.8 miles from Rochester Hills and 18.8 miles from Grand Blanc.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Rochester Hills and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Grand Blanc.

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 Grand Blanc. Straight-line distance: 30.63 mi (49.29 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Grand Blanc

#2 Grand Blanc

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Population7,828
Coordinates42.9275300, -83.6299500
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Grand Blanc (-83.62995, 42.92753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.03
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.02 $10.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.65 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $5.30 $7.05 $14.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Grand Blanc. The current time is 08:40:56.

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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.