How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Grosse Pointe Woods, MI is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Grosse Pointe Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Grosse Pointe Woods.
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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
3194 ft · 58 sec · South Rochester Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
1462 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Van Dyke Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Utica Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Utica Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Utica Road
44 m · 4 sec · Utica Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Utica Road
7.1 mi · 14 min · Utica Road
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Turn left onto East 12 Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East 12 Mile Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 94: Detroit, Port Huron
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 102: 8 Mile Road, Vernier Road
1084 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Harper Avenue
1787 ft · 52 sec · Harper Avenue
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Turn left onto Vernier Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Vernier Road
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Continue on Vernier Road
150 m · 23 sec · Vernier Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vernier Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and Grosse Pointe Woods.
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.
Utica Road
Exit the roundabout onto Utica Road
7.12 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Rochester Hills and Sunny near Grosse Pointe Woods.
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 Woods?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Sterling Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Rochester Hills and 12.4 miles from Grosse Pointe Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rochester Hills and Sunny near Grosse Pointe Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Grosse Pointe Woods. Straight-line distance: 19.32 mi (31.09 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 Woods
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 15,225 |
| Coordinates | 42.4436500, -82.9068600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Pointe Woods (-82.90686, 42.44365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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