Farmington Hills, MI Road Trips
Farmington Hills, MI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 423 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Farmington Hills, MI head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
548.9 mi
Boston, MI
Quickest Drive
3h 59m
Otsego County, MI
Plan Around Farmington Hills, MI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Farmington Hills, MI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
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
Driving from Farmington Hills, MI
Expect an average of 423 miles and about 7h 55m behind the wheel when leaving Farmington Hills, MI. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 549 miles (10h 34m), while the shortest is just 265 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Farmington Hills, MI are Boston, MI (548.9 mi, 10h 34m), Bagley, MI (456.2 mi, 8h 27m), and Conway, MI (264.7 mi, 4h 44m). 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 423-mile trip from Farmington Hills, MI, budget about $63 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. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Farmington Hills, MI and 4 routes heading into Farmington Hills, MI, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 265 to 549 miles.
The longest mapped route from Farmington Hills, MI covers 549 miles and takes approximately 10h 34m. Shorter options start at just 265 miles.
The average route from Farmington Hills, MI runs about 423 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 423-mile trip from Farmington Hills, MI costs roughly $63 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, Bagley, MI and Conway, 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.
Notable People from Farmington Hills, MI
A sampling of people born in Farmington Hills, MI.
Elizabeth Berkley
1972
American actress
Bill Joy
1954
American computer scientist
Jaime Ray Newman
1978
American actress
Larry Nassar
1963
American serial child sexual abuser and physician
Colin Egglesfield
1973
American actor
James Wolk
1985
American actor
Keith Benson
1988
American basketball player (born 1988)
Alex DeBrincat
1997
American ice hockey player
Emily Morse
1970
American sex therapist
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Farmington Hills, MI.
Holocaust Memorial Center
holocaust museum in the United States
Royal Aldrich House
United States historic place
City data from Wikidata (Q989919), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. 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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