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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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.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto South Stephenson Highway
121 m · 10 sec · South Stephenson Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
8.6 mi · 9 min · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
1794 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Edsel Ford Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Conner Avenue, City Airport
1079 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Conner Avenue
71 m · 6 sec · Conner Avenue
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Turn straight onto Conner Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Conner Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Pemberton Road
19 m · 3 sec · Pemberton Road
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamtramck.
Detroit
Royal Oak station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
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).
#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 Grosse Pointe Park
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 10,972 |
| Coordinates | 42.3758700, -82.9374200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Pointe Park (-82.93742, 42.37587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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