How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Grosse Ile, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Grosse Ile, MI is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Grosse Ile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Grosse Ile.
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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
16.3 mi · 18 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75: Toledo
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Road
1416 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Road
59 m · 4 sec · Southfield Road
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Take the exit slight left
157 m · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Southfield Road
3172 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Turn right onto Fort Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Fort Street
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Turn left
49 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Quarry Road
2245 ft · 1 min · Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Road
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Turn sharp right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Meridian Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Meridian Road
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Turn left onto Macomb Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street
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Turn right onto Mathias Drive
116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive
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Continue on Mathias Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Mathias Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mathias Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and Grosse Ile.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
16.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Rochester Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Grosse Ile?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Rochester Hills and 23.4 miles from Grosse Ile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Rochester Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.
Stop Ideas Near Hamtramck
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 Hamtramck.
Detroit
Royal Oak station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Grosse Ile. Straight-line distance: 36.56 mi (58.84 km).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grosse Ile
Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 10,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292100, -83.1443700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Ile (-83.14437, 42.12921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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