Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Afternoon in Farmington Hills on Thursday
Local time
12:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Rochester Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or connection between Farmington Hills and Rochester Hills, you are looking at a 23.8-mile trip that typically takes about 38 minutes. This short journey is easily accomplished in a single day, as it is designed for efficiency rather than a long-haul excursion. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is a very economical drive that stays entirely within the Midwest region of Michigan. You will primarily navigate via Telegraph Road, West 12 Mile Road, and M 59. Because the trip is so brief, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex logistics, making it a straightforward drive for any schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise on this 23.8-mile stretch. Only 8% of your journey will take place on highways, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 7.3-mile segment on Telegraph Road. Because the route is composed of many turns, you should stay alert behind the wheel as the road transitions between these specific thoroughfares. It is a practical, functional drive that requires constant engagement with local traffic patterns rather than the monotonous pacing of a long highway haul.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 12 Mile Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 12 Mile Road | — | — |
| Telegraph Road | — | — |
| Franklin Road | — | — |
| West Square Lake Road | — | — |
| East Square Lake Road | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| Walter P | — | — |
| M 59 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 12 Mile Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Rochester Hills, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Road
2
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West 12 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto Telegraph Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Telegraph Road
4
Take the exit left
128 ft
·
13 sec
5
Turn sharp left onto Telegraph Road
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Telegraph Road
6
Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
449 ft
·
14 sec
·
Franklin Road
7
Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
8
Continue on East Square Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Flint
10
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
M 59 East: Utica
12
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
2 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Crooks Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Crooks Road
14
Turn left onto Crooks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Crooks Road
15
Turn right onto West Hamlin Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hamlin Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Livernois Road
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Livernois Road
17
Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Livernois Road
18
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
197 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dressler Lane
19
Turn left onto Downhill Lane
377 ft
·
22 sec
·
Downhill Lane
20
Turn left onto Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dickson Lane
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Rochester Hills on Thursday
Local time
12:27 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
18 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
38m 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 Rochester Hills, MI covers 23.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 12 Mile Road, Telegraph Road, Franklin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 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 $3.72 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.
The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farmington Hills, MI to Rochester Hills, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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