Origin
South Haven, MI
Morning in South Haven on Thursday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from South Haven, MI to Farmington Hills, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
175 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from South Haven, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 175 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway Street, Phillips Street, South Bailey Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.36 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
87.5 miles from South Haven, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 175 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m 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 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 175 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,000 ft
615 ft
Total Climb
729 ft
Total Descent
494 ft
Highest Point
1,000 ft
~125 mi in
Elevation Range
385 ft
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 South Haven, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is easy. At 3h 25m 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 South Haven, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Street | — | — |
| Phillips Street | — | — |
| South Bailey Avenue | — | — |
| M-43 | — | — |
| Highway 43 | — | — |
| County Road 215 | — | — |
| Bangor Road | — | — |
| North Paw Paw Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Haven, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on Phoenix Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Phoenix Street
2
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Broadway Street
3
Continue on Phillips Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Phillips Street
4
Turn left onto Phillips Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Phillips Street
5
Continue on South Bailey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Bailey Avenue
6
Continue on M-43
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M-43
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward M-43
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
M-43
8
Exit the roundabout onto M-43
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
M-43
9
Continue on State Highway 43
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 43
10
Turn right onto County Road 215
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 215
11
Continue on Bangor Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bangor Road
12
Turn right onto North Paw Paw Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Paw Paw Street
13
Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saint Joseph Street
14
Keep slight right to continue on Red Arrow Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Red Arrow Highway
15
Turn right onto County Road 671
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Road 671
16
Turn straight onto 43rd Street
289 ft
·
5 sec
·
43rd Street
17
Continue on M-51
384 ft
·
6 sec
·
M-51
18
Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 East: Detroit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 94 East: Detroit
19
Merge slight left
114 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14: Plymouth
21
Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
22
Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
23
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
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 96 West
25
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
5 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 696, M 5 East, M 5 North: Port Huron
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 696: Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 696: Port Huron
28
Keep slight right to continue on I 696: Port Huron
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 696: Port Huron
29
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
30
Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Hills
31
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Lake Road
32
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
33
Turn right onto Farmington Road
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
Farmington Road
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.5 miles from South Haven, MI, or about 1h 42m 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 39 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.5 miles or 1h 42m 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 48m
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 South Haven, 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 South Haven, MI
This is one driving day of about 175 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from South Haven, 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 87.5 mi from South Haven, MI · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.5 miles from South Haven, 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
$27.36 one way
$54.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.04 | $60.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.68 | $67.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.64 | $77.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.38 | $8.40 |
| Efficient EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.31 | $7.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70 | 0 | $24.50 | $11.20 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Morning in Farmington Hills on Thursday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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.
Road read
3h 25m 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 South Haven, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 175 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway Street, Phillips Street, South Bailey Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.5 miles from South Haven, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 South Haven, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is easy. At 3h 25m 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 South Haven, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Haven, MI to Farmington Hills, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 615 ft to 1,000 ft elevation with about 729 ft of total climbing.
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