How far is Royal Oak, MI from Grosse Pointe Park, MI?

The driving distance from Royal Oak, MI to Grosse Pointe Park, MI is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.55 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.17 mi
21.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.17 mi
Kilometers
21.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.86 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grosse Pointe Park
Sat, Apr 11, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Royal Oak
Sun, Apr 12, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royal Oak
2026-04-11T23:24
Arrive Grosse Pointe Park
Sat, Apr 11, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Royal Oak
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hamtramck
MI

City in Michigan

From Royal Oak
9.3 mi
00h 14m
To Grosse Pointe Park
9.3 mi
00h 14m

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
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West 11 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Stephenson Highway

    121 m · 10 sec · South Stephenson Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    8.6 mi · 9 min · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1794 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Edsel Ford Freeway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Edsel Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Conner Avenue, City Airport

    1079 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Conner Avenue

    71 m · 6 sec · Conner Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Conner Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Conner Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pemberton Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Pemberton Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pemberton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
8.61 mi · 46%
East Edsel Ford Freeway
3.83 mi · 21%
Conner Street
2.23 mi · 12%
West 11 Mile Road
1.44 mi · 8%
East Jefferson Avenue
1.19 mi · 6%
I 94 East
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

8.61 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamtramck
00h 14m from Royal Oak
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Royal Oak and Sunny near Grosse Pointe Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Royal Oak and 9.3 miles from Grosse Pointe Park.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamtramck

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

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

RAIL

Detroit

3 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

13 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

15 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

19 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royal Oak and Grosse Pointe Park. Straight-line distance: 13.17 mi (21.19 km).

Royal Oak

#1 Royal Oak

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Grosse Pointe Park

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population10,972
Coordinates42.3758700, -82.9374200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Royal Oak (-83.14465, 42.48948)
End: Grosse Pointe Park (-82.93742, 42.37587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Royal Oak and Grosse Pointe Park. The current time is 23:24:47.

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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.