How far is Unadilla, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Unadilla, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.73 mi
01h 05m
Flight
34.86 mi
56.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.86 mi
Kilometers
56.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.73 mi
Kilometers
81.64 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in Unadilla
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unadilla
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unadilla
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Whitmore Lake
MI

City in Michigan, United States of America

From Unadilla
25.4 mi
00h 32m
To Farmington Hills
25.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Unadilla and Farmington Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Unadilla and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Hadley Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Hadley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Territorial Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · North Territorial Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Territorial Road

    20 m · 3 sec · North Territorial Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Territorial Road

    112 m · 7 sec · North Territorial Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 23 North: Flint

    59 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US 23 North: Flint

    851 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unadilla and Farmington Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
15.6 mi · 31%
North Territorial Road
13.6 mi · 27%
US 23 North
10.2 mi · 20%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 11%
Hadley Road
4.19 mi · 8%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

14.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitmore Lake
00h 32m from Unadilla
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Unadilla and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Unadilla to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Whitmore Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Unadilla and 25.4 miles from Farmington Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Unadilla and Sunny near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Whitmore Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whitmore Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitmore Lake.

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

17 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

47 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unadilla and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 34.86 mi (56.1 km).

Unadilla

#1 Unadilla

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

Population3,472
Coordinates42.4286500, -84.0566200
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Farmington Hills

#2 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Unadilla (-84.05662, 42.42865)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.50
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.75 $13.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.61 $15.23
Premium $4.65 $8.33 $16.66
Diesel $5.30 $9.49 $18.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Unadilla and Farmington Hills. The current time is 22:26:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.