How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Utica, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Utica, MI is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Charter township and census-designated place in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Utica.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Dobry Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Dobry Drive
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Turn left onto Utica Road
97 m · 15 sec · Utica Road
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Turn right onto Auburn Road
2107 ft · 1 min · Auburn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Auburn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and Utica.
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.
M 59 East
Merge slight left
3.64 mi · 00h 04m
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 Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Utica?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Yates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Rochester Hills and 4.4 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rochester Hills and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Yates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yates.
Birmingham, Michigan
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Utica. Straight-line distance: 6.32 mi (10.17 km).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Utica
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 5,062 |
| Coordinates | 42.6261400, -83.0335400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Utica (-83.03354, 42.62614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
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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