How far is Royal Oak, MI from Hartland, MI?
The driving distance from Royal Oak, MI to Hartland, MI is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royal Oak and Hartland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak and Hartland.
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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
16.1 mi · 17 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Howell, Pontiac
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 59 West: Howell
155 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Highland Road
947 ft · 22 sec · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Old US-23
1.6 mi · 4 min · Old US-23
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Turn right onto Crouse Road
1652 ft · 1 min · Crouse Road
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Turn left onto Washington Street
594 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Royal Oak and Hartland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
16.1 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Royal Oak and Sunny near Hartland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Royal Oak to Hartland?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Royal Oak and 21.8 miles from Hartland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 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 Sunny around Royal Oak and Sunny near Hartland.
Stop Ideas Near Wixom
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 Wixom.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royal Oak and Hartland. Straight-line distance: 33.04 mi (53.17 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 Hartland
Township in Livingston County, Michigan
| Population | 15,207 |
| Coordinates | 42.6567000, -83.7530000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartland (-83.753, 42.6567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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