How far is Southfield, MI from Hamburg, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Hamburg, MI is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and Hamburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Hamburg.
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Start on West 10 Mile Road
1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Northwestern Highway
1232 ft · 26 sec · Northwestern Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward M 10 North
961 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 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 left to continue on US 23 South: Spencer Road, Brighton, Ann Arbor
3010 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1480 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Silver Lake Road
812 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Silver Lake Road
60 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Whitmore Lake Road
64 m · 5 sec · Whitmore Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Whitmore Lake Road
896 ft · 20 sec · Whitmore Lake Road
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Turn right onto Winans Lake Road
2581 ft · 50 sec · Winans Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winans Lake Road
39 m · 4 sec · Winans Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Winans Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Winans Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamburg Road
33 m · 2 sec · Hamburg Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamburg Road
2631 ft · 54 sec · Hamburg Road
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Continue on Hamburg Road
1627 ft · 36 sec · Hamburg Road
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Continue on Hamburg Road
1849 ft · 1 min · Hamburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Hamburg.
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 right
15.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Southfield and Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Hamburg?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Southfield and 18.3 miles from Hamburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Southfield and Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamburg.
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 Southfield and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 29.6 mi (47.64 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamburg
Township of Livingston County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 21,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.4486500, -83.8016100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamburg (-83.80161, 42.44865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
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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