How far is Royal Oak, MI from Comstock Park, MI?

The driving distance from Royal Oak, MI to Comstock Park, MI is about 152.9 miles (246 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.85 mi
02h 48m
Flight
133.59 mi
215 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.59 mi
Kilometers
215 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.85 mi
Kilometers
245.99 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Comstock Park
Sat, Apr 11, 11:54 AM EDT
Return by in Royal Oak
Sat, Apr 11, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royal Oak
2026-04-11T09:05
Arrive Comstock Park
Sat, Apr 11, 11:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royal Oak
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Royal Oak
76.3 mi
01h 24m
To Comstock Park
76.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Royal Oak and Comstock Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak and Comstock Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    53 m · 8 sec · West 11 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    1448 ft · 37 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West

    1745 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids

    1399 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward West River Drive

    1593 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West River Drive Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · West River Drive Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lamoreaux Drive Northeast

    2091 ft · 47 sec · Lamoreaux Drive Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bud Drive Northeast

    13 m · 2 sec · Bud Drive Northeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bud Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Royal Oak and Comstock Park.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
88.8 mi · 58%
I 96 West
59.3 mi · 39%
US 131 North
1.58 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.99 mi · 1%
West River Drive Northeast
0.77 mi · 1%
Lamoreaux Drive Northeast
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
133.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 24m from Royal Oak
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Royal Oak and Sunny near Comstock Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Royal Oak to Comstock Park?

The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Royal Oak and 76.6 miles from Comstock Park.

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

The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Royal Oak and Sunny near Comstock Park.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holt, 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 Holt.

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royal Oak and Comstock Park. Straight-line distance: 133.59 mi (215 km).

Royal Oak

#1 Royal Oak

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population58,963
Coordinates42.4894800, -83.1446500
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Comstock Park

#2 Comstock Park

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population10,088
Coordinates43.0386400, -85.6700300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Royal Oak (-83.14465, 42.48948)
End: Comstock Park (-85.67003, 43.03864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.42 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
10.78 gal · 40.84 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.92 $45.85
Premium $4.65 $25.09 $50.17
Diesel $5.30 $28.59 $57.18

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Royal Oak and Comstock Park. The current time is 09:05:37.

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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.