Origin
Ray, MI
Night in Ray on Wednesday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ray, MI to Farmington Hills, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
123.1 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ray, MI
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Farmington Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ray, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 630 East, Ray - Clear Lake Road, East 750 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.25 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.5 miles from Ray, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 123.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 630 East 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ray, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is easy. At 2h 40m 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 Ray, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 630 East | — | — |
| Ray - Clear Lake Road | — | — |
| East 750 North | — | — |
| Lakeview Drive | — | — |
| East 700 North | — | — |
| North 925 East | — | — |
| West Camden Road | — | — |
| West Bell Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 630 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ray, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on Main
377 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main
2
Continue on North 630 East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 630 East
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ray - Clear Lake Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ray - Clear Lake Road
4
Continue on East 750 North
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 750 North
5
Continue on Lakeview Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeview Drive
6
Continue on East 700 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 700 North
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto North 925 East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 925 East
8
Turn right onto East 750 North
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East 750 North
9
Continue on West Camden Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Camden Road
10
Continue on West Bell Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bell Street
11
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on South Edon Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Edon Road
13
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on South Edon Road
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Edon Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Chicago Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Chicago Road
16
Continue on West Chicago Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Chicago Street
17
Continue on East Chicago Road
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
East Chicago Road
18
Turn left onto Moscow Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Moscow Road
19
Merge slight left onto Spring Arbor Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Spring Arbor Road
20
Turn straight onto M-60
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
M-60
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 94 East: Detroit
22
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
37 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14: Plymouth
24
Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
25
Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 275 North, I 96 West: Flint
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 96 West
28
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
5 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 696: Port Huron
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 696: Port Huron
32
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
33
Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Hills
34
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Lake Road
35
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
36
Turn right onto Farmington Road
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
Farmington Road
37
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.5 miles from Ray, MI, or about 1h 20m 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.5 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmington Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ray, 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 Ray, MI
This is one driving day of about 123.1 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Ray, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.5 mi from Ray, MI · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.5 miles from Ray, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Farmington Hills, MI
The final approach into Farmington 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 Farmington Hills, 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
$19.25 one way
$38.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.18 | $54.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.93 | $5.91 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.23 | $7.88 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Farmington Hills, MI
Night in Farmington Hills on Wednesday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Chelsea, MI
62 mi in
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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m 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 Ray, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 630 East, Ray - Clear Lake Road, East 750 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.5 miles from Ray, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.25 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Ray, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is easy. At 2h 40m 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 Ray, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ray, MI to Farmington Hills, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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