Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Afternoon in Farmington Hills on Thursday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Freeland, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
105.2 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
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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Freeland, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Freeland, MI covers 105.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 12 Mile Road, Orchard Lake Road, I 696 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.45 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.
Midpoint
52.6 miles from Farmington Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 105.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 105.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Freeland, MI is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Freeland, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 12 Mile Road | — | — |
| Orchard Lake Road | — | — |
| I 696 West | — | — |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | — | — |
| US 23 South | — | — |
| US 23 North | — | — |
| M 46 | — | — |
| East Holland Avenue | — | — |
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 Freeland, 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
·
5 sec
·
Orchard Lake Road
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West: Lansing
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 696 West: Lansing
5
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6
Merge slight right
15 mi
·
16 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 23 North: Flint
9
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue
13 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Holland Avenue
12
Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Holland Avenue
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Holland Avenue
14
Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Holland Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto East Remington Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Remington Street
16
Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Avenue
17
Continue on Williams Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Williams Street
18
Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
19
Continue on Gratiot Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratiot Road
20
Turn right onto Midland Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Midland Road
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Road
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Midland Road
22
Continue on South Main Street
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
23
Turn right onto East Washington Road
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Washington Road
24
Arrive at your destination
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 52.6 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, or about 58m into the drive.
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 23 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Freeland, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Farmington Hills, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farmington Hills, MI
This is one driving day of about 105.2 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Farmington Hills, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.6 mi from Farmington Hills, MI · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Freeland, MI
The final approach into Freeland, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.45 one way
$32.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.23 | $46.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.73 | $6.73 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Freeland, MI
Afternoon in Freeland on Thursday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
21 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 57m 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 Freeland, MI covers 105.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 12 Mile Road, Orchard Lake Road, I 696 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.6 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 $16.45 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 Freeland, MI is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Freeland, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farmington Hills, MI to Freeland, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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