Origin
City of Auburn Hills, MI
Evening in City of Auburn Hills on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Auburn Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from City of Auburn Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI covers 6.9 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Walton Boulevard, West Avon Road, South Adams Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on East Walton Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
3.5 miles from City of Auburn Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 6.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Walton Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Walton Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Walton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (South Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (South Livernois Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Walton Boulevard
Turn right onto East Walton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
South Adams Road
Turn right onto South Adams Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South Livernois Road
Turn right onto South Livernois Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Drexelgate Parkway
Turn left onto Drexelgate Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Deerhurst Lane
Turn right onto Deerhurst Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Walton Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Avon Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Adams Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Opdyke Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Livernois Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Deerhurst Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Drexelgate Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dickson Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Walton Boulevard
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Auburn Hills, MI and Rochester Hills, MI.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
58 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right
378 ft
·
29 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto North Opdyke Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Opdyke Road
5
Turn right onto East Walton Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Walton Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto South Adams Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Adams Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto West Avon Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Avon Road
8
Turn right onto South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Livernois Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Drexelgate Parkway
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Drexelgate Parkway
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Deerhurst Lane
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Deerhurst Lane
11
Turn right onto Dickson Lane
101 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dickson Lane
12
Arrive at destination
Dickson Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 3.5 miles from City of Auburn Hills, MI, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 6.9 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.5 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving City of Auburn Hills, MI.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Auburn Hills, MI
This is one driving day of about 6.9 miles and 13m.
At 6.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on East Walton Boulevard for about 2.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.5 mi from City of Auburn Hills, MI · 6m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 6.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.5 miles from City of Auburn Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rochester Hills, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rochester Hills, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rochester Hills, MI
Evening in Rochester Hills on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from City of Auburn Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI covers 6.9 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Walton Boulevard, West Avon Road, South Adams Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from City of Auburn Hills, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Walton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (South Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (South Livernois Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from City of Auburn Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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