How far is Royal Oak, MI from Pontiac, MI?
The driving distance from Royal Oak, MI to Pontiac, MI is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak and Pontiac.
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Start on the route
38 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
755 ft · 23 sec · West 11 Mile Road
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Continue on West 11 Mile Road
2955 ft · 1 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
12.2 mi · 22 min · Woodward Avenue
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Turn left onto Water Street
157 m · 20 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto South Perry Street
1083 ft · 39 sec · South Perry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Perry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Royal Oak and Pontiac.
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.
Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
12.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Royal Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pontiac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Royal Oak to Pontiac?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Royal Oak and 6.6 miles from Pontiac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Royal Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pontiac.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Birmingham.
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Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royal Oak and Pontiac. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.49 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 Pontiac
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,911 |
| Coordinates | 42.6389200, -83.2910500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pontiac (-83.29105, 42.63892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
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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