How far is Taylor, MI from Ferndale, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Ferndale, MI is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Ferndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Ferndale.
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Start on Wick Road
158 m · 17 sec · Wick Road
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Turn right onto West Point Street
657 ft · 31 sec · West Point Street
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Turn right onto Baske Street
144 m · 23 sec · Baske Street
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
2893 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 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
6.5 mi · 7 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward John R Road, 9 Mile Road
1867 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto North Chrysler Drive
975 ft · 28 sec · North Chrysler Drive
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Turn left onto West 9 Mile Road
1.5 mi · 5 min · West 9 Mile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 9 Mile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Ferndale.
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.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.6 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Taylor and Sunny near Ferndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Ferndale?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Taylor and 12.4 miles from Ferndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taylor and Sunny near Ferndale.
Stop Ideas Near Dearborn
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 Dearborn.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 16.67 mi (26.83 km).
#1 Taylor
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 60,576 |
| Coordinates | 42.2408700, -83.2696500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ferndale
Town in Humboldt County, California, United States
| Population | 20,198 |
| Coordinates | 42.4605900, -83.1346500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferndale (-83.13465, 42.46059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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