How far is Royal Oak, MI from Garden City, MI?
The driving distance from Royal Oak, MI to Garden City, MI is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royal Oak and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak and Garden City.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
53 m · 8 sec · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
1448 ft · 37 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West
1745 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road
2022 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Greenfield Road
1365 ft · 46 sec · Greenfield Road
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Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Southfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Continue on Southfield Freeway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Southfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 153
625 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on South M 39 Service Drive
116 m · 8 sec · South M 39 Service Drive
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Turn slight right
1359 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Ford Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Ford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Royal Oak and Garden City.
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.
Southfield Freeway
Continue on Southfield Freeway
8.83 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Royal Oak and Chance Rain Showers near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Royal Oak to Garden City?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Redford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Royal Oak and 10.6 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Royal Oak and Chance Rain Showers near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Redford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redford.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royal Oak and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 14.79 mi (23.8 km).
#1 Royal Oak
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,963 |
| Coordinates | 42.4894800, -83.1446500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden City
City in Wayne County of the U.
| Population | 26,408 |
| Coordinates | 42.3255900, -83.3310400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-83.33104, 42.32559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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