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Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Beverly Hills, MI

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

8h 26m

Distance

454.6 mi

732 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 19m ★
6 AM
8h 27m
8 AM
8h 42m
10 AM
8h 32m
12 PM
8h 30m
3 PM
8h 33m
5 PM
8h 41m
8 PM
8h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Farmington Hills, MI

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Beverly Hills, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Beverly Hills, MI covers 454.6 miles and takes about 8h 26m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 75, US 23, M-28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 180.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

227.3 miles from Farmington Hills, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 8h 26m highway drive covering 454.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 180.5 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 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 180.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 454.6 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 2.5 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.5 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.
5
7 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 96

Merge onto I 96

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 148A; 147; 147B Toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spe...
8
22.5 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 23 North: Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 148B Toward US 23 North: Flint
6
283 mi into trip | ~4h 56m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 344B Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

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 Beverly Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.

Escanaba

283 mi in | ~4h 56m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 180.5 mi 3h 4m
US 23 79.3 mi 1h 25m
M-28 70.9 mi 1h 23m
US-2 West 62.1 mi 1h 12m
M 77 17.3 mi 20m
I 96 15.3 mi 16m
US-41/M-28 10.6 mi 15m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 4.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 180.5 mi, about 3h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Beverly Hills, MI.

1

Start on Farmington Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Farmington Road
2

Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 12 Mile Road
3

Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

256 ft · 4 sec · Orchard Lake Road
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
5

Merge onto I 696

4.5 mi · 4 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6

Merge onto I 96

15 mi · 16 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 11 sec
Exit 148A; 147; 147B Toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 54 sec
Exit 148B Toward US 23 North: Flint Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto US 23

79 mi · 1 hr 25 min · US 23
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

63 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 75; US 23
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

118 mi · 2 hr 1 min · I 75
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 344B Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
13

Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL

0.7 mi · 1 min · US-2 West
14

Continue on US 2

3.2 mi · 3 min · US 2
15

Continue on US 2

61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
16

Turn right onto M 77

17 mi · 20 min · M 77
17

Turn sharp left onto M 28

35 mi · 41 min · M-28
18

Continue on M 28

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Cedar Street
19

Enter roundabout onto M 28

194 ft · 11 sec · East Munising
20

Continue on M 28

2.2 mi · 4 min · East Munising
21

Continue on M 28

36 mi · 42 min · M-28
22

Turn right onto US 41; M 28

1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
Use the right lane.
23

Continue on US 41; M 28

2.7 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
24

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

199 ft · 11 sec · Marquette Bypass
25

Continue on US 41; M 28

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Marquette Bypass
26

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

126 ft · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass
27

Continue on US 41; M 28

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Marquette Bypass
28

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

136 ft · 7 sec · Marquette Bypass
29

Continue on US 41; M 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass
30

Continue on US 41; M 28

1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
31

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

110 ft · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
32

Continue on US 41; M 28

0.6 mi · 45 sec · US-41/M-28
33

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

114 ft · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
34

Continue on US 41; M 28

6.7 mi · 9 min · US-41/M-28
35

Turn right onto Maas Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Maas Street
36

Arrive at destination

Maas Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 227.3 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, or about 3h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.5 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 100 miles or 1h 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 227.3 miles or 3h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 227.3 miles or 3h 59m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beverly Hills, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Farmington Hills, MI

Aim for roughly 227 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Beverly Hills, MI

Aim for roughly 227 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Farmington Hills, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 180.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 227.3 mi from Farmington Hills, MI · 3h 59m into the drive

city in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Boyne City, MI

227 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Boyne City, MI

Overnight Options

Night 1

Boyne City, MI

227 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Boyne City, MI after about 227 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Skidway Lake, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boyne City, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 227.3 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 180.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 227 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Beverly Hills, MI

The final approach into Beverly Hills, 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 Beverly Hills, MI.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Beverly Hills, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

National Lakeshore

Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour $25 near mile 376.3
Park Closure: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$69.05 one way

$138.10 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 159 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $76.12 $152.24
premium $4.80 $85.82 $171.64
diesel $5.64 $101.00 $201.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$69

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$199–$309

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 159.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 136.4 1 $47.73 $21.82
Efficient EV 113.7 1 $39.78 $18.18
EV Truck/SUV 181.8 2 $63.64 $29.09

Gas CO2

159 kg

EV CO2

53 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Farmington Hills, MI

Evening in Farmington Hills on Tuesday

Local time

6:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 16 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 14 at 3:43PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 3:39PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Beverly Hills, MI

Evening in Beverly Hills on Tuesday

Local time

6:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

46 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

8h 26m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Beverly Hills, MI covers 454.6 miles and takes about 8h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 23, M-28. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 227 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 227.3 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 $69.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 454.6 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 2.5 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Beverly Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.

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