How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Hamburg, MI?

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Hamburg, MI is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Road
51.72 mi
01h 08m
Flight
36.19 mi
58.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.19 mi
Kilometers
58.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.24 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamburg
Fri, May 1, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Fri, May 1, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-05-01T21:00
Arrive Hamburg
Fri, May 1, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farmington Hills
MI

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From Rochester Hills
25.8 mi
00h 34m
To Hamburg
25.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Hamburg.

  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

    3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1447 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business

    1 km · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Square Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Telegraph Road

    573 ft · 10 sec · South Telegraph Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    42 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto South Telegraph Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · South Telegraph Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway

    777 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1111 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Spencer Road, Brighton, Ann Arbor

    3010 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1480 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Silver Lake Road

    812 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Silver Lake Road

    60 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Whitmore Lake Road

    64 m · 5 sec · Whitmore Lake Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Whitmore Lake Road

    896 ft · 20 sec · Whitmore Lake Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Winans Lake Road

    2581 ft · 50 sec · Winans Lake Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winans Lake Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Winans Lake Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Winans Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Winans Lake Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamburg Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Hamburg Road

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamburg Road

    2631 ft · 54 sec · Hamburg Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Hamburg Road

    1627 ft · 36 sec · Hamburg Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Hamburg Road

    1849 ft · 1 min · Hamburg Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamburg Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
6 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
24 mi · 46%
South Telegraph Road
7.88 mi · 15%
US 23 South
4.94 mi · 10%
M 59 West
3.54 mi · 7%
Winans Lake Road
2.18 mi · 4%
I 75 Business
2.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight right

15.3 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington Hills
00h 34m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rochester Hills and Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Hamburg?

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Farmington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Rochester Hills and 25.9 miles from Hamburg.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rochester Hills and Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamburg.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Farmington Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
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36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington Hills.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
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Pontiac Transportation Center

18 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 36.19 mi (58.25 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Hamburg

#2 Hamburg

Township of Livingston County, Michigan, United States

Population21,835
Coordinates42.4486500, -83.8016100
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Hamburg (-83.80161, 42.44865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.80
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.90 $13.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.65 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $5.30 $9.71 $19.41

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester Hills and Hamburg. The current time is 21:00:27.

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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.