How far is Rochester Hills, MI from Washington, MI?
The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Washington, MI is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester Hills and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills and Washington.
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Start on Dickson Lane
31 m · 9 sec · Dickson Lane
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Turn left onto Deerhurst Lane
1297 ft · 1 min · Deerhurst Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Drexelgate Parkway
78 m · 13 sec · Drexelgate Parkway
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Turn right onto Wexford Way
36 m · 6 sec · Wexford Way
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Continue on Wexford Way
1420 ft · 1 min · Wexford Way
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Turn right onto West Avon Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Avon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Avon Road
36 m · 2 sec · East Avon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Avon Road
1121 ft · 23 sec · East Avon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dequindre Road
31 m · 2 sec · Dequindre Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dequindre Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dequindre Road
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Turn right onto 25 Mile Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · 25 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Van Dyke Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Van Dyke Avenue
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Continue on Van Dyke Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn left onto West Road
11 m · 2 sec · West Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester Hills and Washington.
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.
25 Mile Road
Turn right onto 25 Mile Road
3.06 mi · 00h 05m
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 Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester Hills to Washington?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 5 miles from Rochester Hills and 5 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rochester Hills and Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Yates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
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 Washington. Straight-line distance: 7.37 mi (11.86 km).
#1 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 28,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.7244800, -83.0360400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-83.03604, 42.72448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
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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