How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Grosse Pointe Park, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Grosse Pointe Park, MI is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Grosse Pointe Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Grosse Pointe Park.
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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
14.3 mi · 15 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
1794 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Edsel Ford Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Conner Avenue, City Airport
1079 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Conner Avenue
71 m · 6 sec · Conner Avenue
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Turn straight onto Conner Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Conner Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Pemberton Road
19 m · 3 sec · Pemberton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pemberton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and Grosse Pointe Park.
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. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Rochester Hills and Sunny near Grosse Pointe Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Grosse Pointe Park?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 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?
Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Rochester Hills and 15.4 miles from Grosse Pointe Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rochester Hills and Sunny near Grosse Pointe Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park
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 Hazel Park.
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
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Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Grosse Pointe Park. Straight-line distance: 22.32 mi (35.92 km).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grosse Pointe Park
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 10,972 |
| Coordinates | 42.3758700, -82.9374200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Pointe Park (-82.93742, 42.37587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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