Rochester Hills, MI Road Trips
Rochester Hills, MI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 200-mile quick runs to 443-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Rochester Hills, MI head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
443 mi
Beverly Hills, MI
Quickest Drive
3h 39m
Dalton, MI
Plan Around Rochester Hills, MI
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Continue From Rochester Hills, MI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Rochester Hills, MI
Driving from Rochester Hills, MI
On average, trips departing from Rochester Hills, MI run 298 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 37m. 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 443 miles (8h 15m), while the shortest is just 200 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Rochester Hills, MI include Beverly Hills, MI (443 mi, 8h 15m), Flat Rock, MI (413.7 mi, 7h 36m), Mayfield, MI (219.2 mi, 4h 11m), Troy, MI (216.3 mi, 4h 25m), and Dalton, MI (200.1 mi, 3h 39m). 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 298-mile trip from Rochester Hills, MI, budget about $44 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Rochester Hills, MI and 2 routes heading into Rochester Hills, MI, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 200 to 443 miles.
The longest mapped route from Rochester Hills, MI covers 443 miles and takes approximately 8h 15m. Shorter options start at just 200 miles.
The average route from Rochester Hills, MI runs about 298 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 298-mile trip from Rochester Hills, MI costs roughly $44 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Rochester Hills, MI include Beverly Hills, MI, Flat Rock, MI, Mayfield, MI and Troy, MI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Rochester Hills, MI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
76,086
Median Income
$119,054
Median Home Value
$377,400
Median Age
40.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Rochester Hills, MI
A sampling of people born in Rochester Hills, MI.
Peter Vanderkaay
1984
American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, world record-holder
Brad Keselowski
1984
American stock car racing driver
Alec Martinez
1987
American ice hockey player
Haley Stevens
1983
American politician (born 1983)
Michelle Berube
1966
American actress
Nadine Heimann
1983
American actress
Jay Abel Hubbell
1829–1900
American politician (1829-1900)
City data from Wikidata (Q993444), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Rochester Hills, MI
Rochester Hills is a suburban city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Rochester Hills Museum (Museum at Van Hoosen Farm), 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, ☏ +1 248 656-4663. F Sa 1-4PM or by appointment.. Van Hoosen Farms is a 16-acre complex which was home to the Taylor Van Hoosen Family dating back to the early 1820s. This dairy barn, restored in 1927, provides detailed information on the settlement, industry, evolution of Rochester Hills, and agriculture including several artifacts. $5 adults, $3 for seniors/students. 1 Meadow Brook Hall, 480 South Adams Rd. Fourth largest historic house museum in the United States. (updated Jan 2020) Avon Nature Study Area. 102.5 acres of trails and wildlife viewing. (updated Dec 2019) Avondale Park, 3400 Bathurst Ave. 18.5 acres park with ball field, volleyball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, play area, and picnic area. (updated Dec 2019) Eugene S. Nowicki Park. 34.6 acres of undeveloped land. (updated Dec 2019) Helen V. Allen Park. 4.5 acres park with ball fields. (updated Dec 2019) Innovation Hills, 2800 W. Hamlin Rd. 110 acres park with hiking and fishing. (updated Dec 2019) Thelma G. Spencer Park, 3701 John R Rd. 113 acre park with lake with beach for swimming, picnic areas with charcoal grills, tennis courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, nature paths, and concession stand. (updated Dec 2019) Veterans Memorial Pointe, 1015 S. Livernois Rd. 5.1 acres with monument and gazebo. (updated Dec 2019) Wabash Park, 100 Wabash Rd. 3.7 acres park with picnic tables, grills, play structure, and community garden. (updated Dec 2019)
Rochester Hills offers a variety of events, parks, libraries, museums, & stores. Bloomer & Yates Park, ☏ +1 248 656-4753. 8AM-dusk. A 200-acre park at 345 John R. Road which provides: picnic areas, volleyball nets, horse shoe games, hiking/mountain trails, restrooms, cross country skiing & fishing. Bloomer & Yates Park Pass is available at a price of $30. Thelma G. Spencer Park & Beach, 3701 John R. Road, ☏ +1 248 656-4657. Beach: Memorial Day weekend til Labor Day; lifeguards are on duty during park hours 10AM-dusk. A 113-acre park with a 38-acre lake. This park & beach offers an accessible fishing pier, picnic areas with charcoal grills, play structures, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, wooden nature paths, & modern restrooms. Some activities include: swimming, fishing, picnicking, ice skating, cross-country skiing, & hiking. Rowboats & paddle boats are available. 1 Borden Park (Earl E. Borden Park), 1400 E. Hamlin Road. A 143-acre park with 4 softball/baseball fields, 5 full size soccer fields, multipurpose field, 4 tennis courts, 3 basketball courts, 7 station batting cages, 2 roller rinks, picnic tables, fitness loop, vending machines, & restrooms. Borden Park has a yearly festival which takes place on June 27th ending the day with a bright firework show. Black Heath Golf Club, 3311 Rochester Rd, ☏ +1 248 601-8000. Serving all of Rochester Hills for a pleasant 18-hole course. This golf course provides a variety set of games, memberships, tee times, & rates. The Festival of The Hills: 1400 E. Hamlin Road.
Rochester Hills provides several hundred chain restaurants. Some of the city's famous restaurants include: Kruse & Muer Quality Foods Inc., 327 S. Main Street. Voted City's Most Favorite Restaurant. Offers a variety of courses. C K Diggs Bar & Grill, 2010 W. Auburn Road. A family-owned & -operated American bistro. Yates Cider Mill, 1990 E. Avon Road. Family favorite, a water-powered mill which presses Michigan apples into pasteurized apple cider. Lebanese Grill, 2783 Rochester Rd S (Hampton Village Centre), ☏ +1 248 606-4651. Good east Mediterranean food. (updated Aug 2016)
Rochester Hills is in the east central portion of Oakland County. There are many interstate highways leading in and through the county. Michigan state roads 150 (north-south) and 59 (east-west) run through Rochester Hills. U.S. highway 75 runs by the west side of Rochester Hills. If you're coming in from farther away, the regional airports include the following: Charter plane service is provided by Oakland County International Airport Commercial services are provided by Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Wayne County and Bishop International Airport in Genesee County. Bus service is also available from Detroit.
Public transportation is not very good in this area of Michigan. Bringing or renting a car is probably best. There are taxi and ride-share services. For older residents, there is a program run by the OPC (Older Persons' Commission).
Travel tips adapted from Rochester 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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