Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Comstock Park, MI

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

158.9 mi

256 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 44m ★

6 AM

2h 55m

8 AM

3h 18m

10 AM

3h 3m

12 PM

3h 1m

3 PM

3h 4m

5 PM

3h 17m

8 PM

2h 49m

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

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Rochester Hills, MI

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Comstock Park, MI

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Trip Overview

Connecting Rochester Hills to Comstock Park, this 158.9-mile journey across Michigan is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes. Because the route is compact and efficient, it is well-suited for a single-day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $24 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a cross-state excursion. Navigating primarily via I-75 and I-96, you will remain within the Midwest throughout the entire drive. Whether you are heading west for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a reliable and predictable path through the heart of the state.

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

79.4 miles from Rochester Hills, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 92% of your time spent on major interstates like the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. You will encounter a steady, fast-paced rhythm as you transition between thoroughfares, including a significant 57.8-mile stretch on I-96. While the road lacks the complexity of winding backroads, the high highway percentage ensures a consistent speed throughout the journey. Expect a functional, efficient experience behind the wheel that prioritizes connectivity over technical driving challenges. It is the type of route where you can settle into a comfortable cruising pace and reach your destination with minimal navigation stress.

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

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 158.9 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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

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

5.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 40B Toward I 75 North: Flint

38.5 mi into trip | ~44m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 75: Saginaw

43.7 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

150.2 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | I 96; M 37

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37 toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

155.8 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in

Take the exit toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids

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 31B Toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids

Towns Along This Route

Between Rochester Hills, MI and Comstock Park, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Flint, Lansing and M 37 North: Muskegon.

Port Huron

43.4 mi in | ~50m

Flint

43.7 mi in | ~50m

Lansing

87.6 mi in | ~1h 36m

M 37 North: Muskegon

150.2 mi in | ~2h 44m | via I 96; M 37

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 96	57.8 mi	1h 1m
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway	42.7 mi	43m
I 75	37.7 mi	40m
I 69	7.2 mi	7m
M 59	2.6 mi	2m
US 131	1.3 mi	1m
West Hamlin Road	1 mi	2m
West River Drive Northeast	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 96 — 57.8 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Comstock Park, MI.

Start on Dickson Lane

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Dickson Lane

At end of road, turn right onto Downhill Lane

378 ft · 18 sec · Downhill Lane

Turn right onto Dressler Lane

196 ft · 14 sec · Dressler Lane

Turn left onto South Livernois Road

0.3 mi · 27 sec · South Livernois Road

Enter roundabout onto West Hamlin Road

17 ft · 0 sec · West Hamlin Road

Continue on West Hamlin Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Crooks Road

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Crooks Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward M 59 West: Pontiac Use the right lane.

Merge onto M 59

2.6 mi · 2 min · M 59

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 40B Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 75

33 mi · 35 min · I 75

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 75

Toward I 75: Saginaw Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward I 69 West: Lansing

Merge onto I 69

43 mi · 43 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 25 sec

Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 69

7.2 mi · 7 min · I 69

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec

Exit 81 Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 81 Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

Merge onto I 96

52 mi · 55 min · I 96

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37

5.7 mi · 6 min · I 96; M 37

Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 31B Toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 131

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 131

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 91 Toward West River Drive Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto West River Drive Northeast

0.8 mi · 1 min · West River Drive Northeast

Turn right onto Lamoreaux Drive Northeast

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Lamoreaux Drive Northeast

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Bud Drive Northeast

43 ft · 1 sec · Bud Drive Northeast

Arrive at destination

Bud Drive Northeast

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one stop to break up the nearly three-hour duration. Because the route relies heavily on major interstates, check local traffic reports before departing to avoid congestion on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway or I-75. Since you only need about $24 for gas, filling up before you leave Rochester Hills allows you to maximize your time on the road without needing to hunt for fuel stations mid-trip. Flexibility is a major advantage here; since the total distance is under 160 miles, you have plenty of room to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Keep your eyes on the I-96 corridor, as that is where you will spend the bulk of your travel time.

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 79.4 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, or about 1h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.8 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.4 miles or 1h 28m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Comstock Park, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rochester Hills, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Rochester Hills, MI

This is one driving day of about 158.9 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rochester Hills, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 57.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.4 mi from Rochester Hills, MI · 1h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Michigan Center, MI

79 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

Michigan Center, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Michigan Center, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.4 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Comstock Park, MI

The final approach into Comstock Park, 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 Comstock Park, 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

$24.14 one way

$48.27 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$26.61	$53.21
premium	$4.80	$30.00	$59.99
diesel	$5.64	$35.30	$70.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.7	$16.68	$7.63
Efficient EV	39.7	$13.90	$6.36
EV Truck/SUV	63.6	$22.25	$10.17

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Rochester Hills, MI

Evening in Rochester Hills on Sunday

Local time

6:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Comstock Park, MI

Evening in Comstock Park on Sunday

Local time

6:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

22 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 55m 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 Rochester Hills, MI to Comstock Park, MI covers 158.9 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 96, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 79.4 miles from Rochester Hills, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.14 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.

Between Rochester Hills, MI and Comstock Park, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Flint, Lansing and M 37 North: Muskegon.

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Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Comstock Park, MI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Comstock Park, MI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rochester Hills, MI

Comstock Park, MI

Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 55m on the road

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