How far is Vandercook Lake, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Vandercook Lake, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vandercook Lake and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vandercook Lake and Farmington Hills.
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Start on South Maurice Avenue
1219 ft · 56 sec · South Maurice Avenue
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Turn right onto East McDevitt Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East McDevitt Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Brooklyn Road
136 m · 11 sec · Brooklyn Road
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Keep slight left
834 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
1871 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
2166 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
2442 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Farmington Road
135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vandercook Lake and Farmington 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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vandercook Lake and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vandercook Lake to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Vandercook Lake and 35.5 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vandercook Lake and Mostly Sunny near Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Foster
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 Foster.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vandercook Lake and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 55.57 mi (89.43 km).
#1 Vandercook Lake
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 4,721 |
| Coordinates | 42.1933700, -84.3910700 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
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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