Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Evening in Farmington Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Burton, MI
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
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6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington Hills, MI
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Burton, MI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Farmington Hills to Burton is a straightforward 47.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the entire excursion. Navigating through the Midwest, you will utilize a combination of I-75, Haggerty Road, and South Williams Lake Road. This drive is ideal for those seeking a quick transition between these Michigan locations, offering a practical, no-fuss commute that fits perfectly into a busy schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.9 miles from Farmington Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile, requiring you to navigate both local roads and higher-speed thoroughfares. With a highway share of 33 percent, you will experience a balance between suburban navigation and interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 16-mile segment on I-75, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. As you transition between the various roads, be prepared for shifting traffic patterns that require your full attention behind the wheel. The road personality is functional rather than leisurely, emphasizing efficiency as you move through these Michigan corridors.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near West 12 Mile Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 47.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (West 12 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (Haggerty Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (Union Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West 12 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 12 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
3.9 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Haggerty Road
Turn right onto Haggerty Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.8 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Union Lake Road
Turn right onto Union Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
38.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward M 54: Burton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward M 54: Burton
7
38.7 mi into trip
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~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M 54: Burton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 109
Toward M 54: Burton
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Burton, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 54: Burton along the way.
M 54: Burton
38.5 mi in
|
~56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 16 mi | 17m |
| Haggerty Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| South Williams Lake Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| South Dort Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| West 12 Mile Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| South Center Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| White Lake Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 16 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Burton, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Road
2
Turn left onto West 12 Mile Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West 12 Mile Road
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto Haggerty Road
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Haggerty Road
Use the right lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto Richardson Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Richardson Road
5
Turn right onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Lake Road
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Cooley Lake Road
7
Turn left onto South Williams Lake Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Williams Lake Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maceday Lake Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Nelsey Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelsey Road
10
Continue on White Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
11
Turn left onto US 24
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Merge onto I 75
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 75
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 109
Toward M 54: Burton
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 109
Toward M 54: Burton
16
Enter roundabout onto M 54
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Dort Highway
17
Continue on M 54
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Dort Highway
Use the none lane.
18
Turn right onto East Bristol Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bristol Road
19
Turn left onto South Center Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Center Road
20
Turn right onto Lippincott Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lippincott Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Amy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Amy Street
22
Arrive at destination
Amy Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1 hour and 12-minute trek, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $7 cost estimate. Aim to avoid peak commute hours if you want to ensure the most consistent travel time on I-75. Because you are navigating a mix of Haggerty Road and South Williams Lake Road, stay alert for changing speed limits as you exit the highway. Use the simplicity of this short drive to your advantage by keeping your itinerary light and open.
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 23.9 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 47.7 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.9 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burton, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Farmington Hills, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farmington Hills, MI
This is one driving day of about 47.7 miles and 1h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Farmington Hills, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 16 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Farmington Hills, MI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burton, MI
The final approach into Burton, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Burton, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.25 one way
$14.49 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Burton, MI
Evening in Burton on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
27 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
1h 12m 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 Farmington Hills, MI to Burton, MI covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Haggerty Road, South Williams Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Farmington Hills, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.25 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 47.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (West 12 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (Haggerty Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (Union Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Burton, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 54: Burton along the way.
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