Farmington Hills, MI Road Trips
Farmington Hills, MI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 36 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 99 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Farmington Hills, MI spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
90
Longest Drive
548.9 mi
Boston, MI
Quickest Drive
14m
Southfield, MI
Plan Around Farmington Hills, MI
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Farmington Hills, MI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Boston, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Cadillac, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Osceola County, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Fremont, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Saint Joseph, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Benton Harbor, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Lee, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Port Sheldon, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Watervliet, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Walker, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Almena, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Greenville, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Grattan, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Saginaw, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Somerset, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Kimball, MI
Farmington Hills, MI to Swartz Creek, MI
Driving from Farmington Hills, MI
Expect an average of 99 miles and about 1h 58m behind the wheel when leaving Farmington Hills, MI. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 549 miles (10h 34m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Farmington Hills, MI are Boston, MI (548.9 mi, 10h 34m), Cadillac, MI (196.9 mi, 3h 43m), Osceola County, MI (187.4 mi, 3h 44m), Fremont, MI (180.9 mi, 3h 30m), and Saint Joseph, MI (178.1 mi, 3h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MI currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 99-mile trip from Farmington Hills, MI, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 36 mapped routes leaving Farmington Hills, MI and 54 routes heading into Farmington Hills, MI, covering 90 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 549 miles.
The longest mapped route from Farmington Hills, MI covers 549 miles and takes approximately 10h 34m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.
The average route from Farmington Hills, MI runs about 99 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 99-mile trip from Farmington Hills, MI costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Farmington Hills, MI include Boston, MI, Cadillac, MI, Osceola County, MI and Fremont, MI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Farmington Hills, MI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
83,316
Median Income
$101,863
Median Home Value
$333,200
Median Age
41.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills is a city in Oakland County in Michigan. It almost completely surrounds the smaller city of Farmington.
1 Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Rd, ☏ +1 248 553-2400. (updated Oct 2018) 2 Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Rd, ☏ +1 248 626-5020, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2019)
Visit the Civic Theater in Downtown Farmington. For around $3.50 you can go see a movie. The feature has usually been out in theaters for a while, but it is something fun to do with your friends and family. There are also many ice cream shops around such as Cold Stone, Hershey's Ice Cream, and Silver Dairy. There is also an outdoor market in Downtown Farmington with produce on Saturdays from 9am-2pm. The month of July marks the Founder's Day Festival. This three day event is perfect for families to purchase great food and homemade items as well and see performances and hear great music. Visit Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, which offers a unique mixture of modern and antique arcade games. Admission is free.
1 Basement Burger Bar, 33316 Grand River Ave (Farmington downtown), ☏ +1 248 957-8179. As it says on the label, a bar in the basement serving good craft beers and custom burgers. (updated Aug 2016) 2 Antonio's Cucina Italiana, 37646 Twelve Mile Rd (Halsted Village), ☏ +1 248 994-4000. Furnishing and most of customers a little on the older side but good pasta dishes. (updated Aug 2016) 3 2 Booli, 37610 Twelve Mile Rd, ☏ +1 248 994-0614. Good Lebanese dishes in a modern decorated Mediterranean style restaurant (updated Aug 2016)
Travel tips adapted from Farmington Hills on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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