Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Afternoon in Farmington Hills on Friday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Riverview, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Riverview, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Riverview, MI covers 31.6 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southfield Freeway, John C Lodge Freeway, Fort Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on Southfield Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 31.6 miles, with most of the trip on Southfield Freeway and John C Lodge Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.5 miles on Southfield Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southfield Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southfield Freeway and John C Lodge Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 696 East: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 696 East: Detroit
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge onto I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward M 39
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14C
Toward M 39
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
M 39 / Southfield Freeway
Merge onto M 39 / Southfield Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
M 85 / Fort Street
Turn right onto M 85 / Fort Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Riverview, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 39 along the way.
M 39
9.7 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Freeway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Fort Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Southfield Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Quarry Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| West 11 Mile Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Orchard Lake Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southfield Freeway
— 13.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Riverview, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
443 ft
·
17 sec
·
Farmington Road
2
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Orchard Lake Road
4
Continue on Orchard Lake Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Lake Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 696 East: Detroit
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 696
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto M 10
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14C
Toward M 39
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto M 39
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on M 39
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southfield Road
11
Keep slight right at fork onto M 39
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Southfield Road
12
Turn right onto M 85
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Fort Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left
162 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Quarry Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Quarry Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Hale Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hale Street
16
Arrive at destination
Hale Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Farmington Hills, MI · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riverview, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Riverview, 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
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Riverview, MI
Afternoon in Riverview on Friday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Lincoln Park, MI
16 mi in
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
16 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
49m 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 Riverview, MI covers 31.6 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southfield Freeway, John C Lodge Freeway, Fort Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 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 $4.94 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Riverview, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 39 along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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