How far is Sault Ste. Marie, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 324.5 miles (522.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.5 miles (437 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sault Ste. Marie and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sault Ste. Marie and Rochester Hills.
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Start on Dawson Street
88 m · 18 sec · Dawson Street
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Turn left onto Bingham Avenue
1576 ft · 1 min · Bingham Avenue
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Turn right onto East Easterday Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Easterday Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1141 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
144.5 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
1392 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road
1963 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Crooks Road
3230 ft · 1 min · Crooks Road
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Turn right onto West Hamlin Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road
65 m · 4 sec · South Livernois Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road
1428 ft · 29 sec · South Livernois Road
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Turn right onto Dressler Lane
60 m · 13 sec · Dressler Lane
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Turn left onto Downhill Lane
115 m · 22 sec · Downhill Lane
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Turn left onto Dickson Lane
1164 ft · 51 sec · Dickson Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dickson Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sault Ste. Marie and Rochester Hills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Easterday Avenue
Merge slight left
144 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Sault Ste. Marie and Mostly Sunny near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 324.5 miles (522.3 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prudenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.1 miles from Sault Ste. Marie and 162.5 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.5 miles (437 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.18 one way or $86.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Sault Ste. Marie and Mostly Sunny near Rochester Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Prudenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sault Ste. Marie and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 271.55 mi (437.01 km).
#1 Sault Ste. Marie
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 13,359 |
| Coordinates | 46.4953000, -84.3453200 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester Hills
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 74,111 |
| Coordinates | 42.6583700, -83.1499300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickson Lane (-83.150084, 42.658638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $43.18 | $86.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.70 | $97.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.29 | $106.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.73 | $121.46 |
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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