How far is Romeo, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Romeo, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.43 mi
00h 55m
Flight
28.7 mi
46.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.7 mi
Kilometers
46.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.43 mi
Kilometers
69.9 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 4:53 PM EDT
Return by in Romeo
Wed, Apr 15, 5:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Romeo
2026-04-15T15:57
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 4:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Romeo
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
Center Line
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Romeo
21.7 mi
00h 27m
To Farmington Hills
21.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Romeo and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Romeo and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on East Saint Clair Street

    2303 ft · 56 sec · East Saint Clair Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 32 Mile Road

    952 ft · 27 sec · 32 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride

    2442 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Romeo and Farmington Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
16.9 mi · 39%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 17%
18 1/2 Mile Road
1.11 mi · 3%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Orchard Lake Road
0.91 mi · 2%
East Saint Clair Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

16.5 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Line
00h 27m from Romeo
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Romeo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Romeo to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Center Line is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Romeo and 21.7 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Romeo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Center Line

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Center Line, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center Line.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

10 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

14 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

15 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

15 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Romeo and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 28.7 mi (46.19 km).

Romeo

#1 Romeo

Human settlement in Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,572
Coordinates42.8028100, -83.0129900
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Farmington Hills

#2 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Romeo (-83.01299, 42.80281)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.77 $11.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.65 $7.12 $14.24
Diesel $5.30 $8.12 $16.23

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Romeo and Farmington Hills. The current time is 15:57:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.