How far is Southgate, MI from Rochester Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Southgate, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southgate and Rochester Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southgate and Rochester Hills.
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Start on Dix-Toledo Highway
2600 ft · 58 sec · Dix-Toledo Highway
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Continue on Dix Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dix Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Detroit
1433 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Fisher Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue
3086 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Jeffries Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron
953 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
1249 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
92 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi · 15 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road
2292 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Rochester Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Rochester Road
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Turn left onto West Auburn Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Auburn Road
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Turn right onto South Livernois Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Livernois Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Livernois Road
35 m · 2 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 Southgate and Rochester Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southgate and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southgate to Rochester Hills?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Southgate and 20.9 miles from Rochester Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Southgate and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester Hills.
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 Southgate and Rochester Hills. Straight-line distance: 30.79 mi (49.55 km).
#1 Southgate
City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan
| Population | 29,135 |
| Coordinates | 42.2139300, -83.1938100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
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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