Origin
Atlas, MI
Morning in Atlas on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlas, MI to Farmington Hills, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlas, MI
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Farmington Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
This 38.8-mile drive from Atlas to Farmington Hills, Michigan, is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it requires no overnight stays and has an estimated fuel cost of $6. The route primarily utilizes North Ortonville Road, Williams Lake Road, and South State Road, offering a familiar Midwest driving experience. With no highway driving involved, expect a more connected-to-the-ground feel as you navigate through local areas. This is a practical option for a quick local transit or a short excursion within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Ortonville Road | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Williams Lake Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| South State Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Haggerty Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West 14 Mile Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Farmington Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| White Lake Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
North Ortonville Road
— 9.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlas, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on Gale Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Gale Road
2
Turn right onto Perry Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto M 15
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South State Road
4
Continue on M 15
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
North Ortonville Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on M 15
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Turn right onto Depot Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Depot Road
7
Turn left onto White Lake Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
White Lake Road
8
Continue on Nelsey Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelsey Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maceday Lake Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Williams Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cooley Lake Road
12
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Lake Road
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto Richardson Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Richardson Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Haggerty Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Haggerty Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto West 14 Mile Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 14 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Farmington Road
17
Continue on Farmington Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Road
18
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Atlas, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 29.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
M 15 / South State Road
At end of road, turn right onto M 15 / South State Road
Navigation decision point
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Williams Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
26.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Union Lake Road
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Richardson Road
At end of road, turn left onto Richardson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Haggerty Road
Turn right onto Haggerty Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no segment taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles along North Ortonville Road. This type of driving means you'll be frequently engaging with local intersections and traffic patterns, offering a consistent, ground-level perspective. The road character remains fairly consistent throughout, focusing on efficient travel through populated areas rather than open stretches. Be prepared for numerous turns as you transition between the main roads of North Ortonville Road, Williams Lake Road, and South State Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on North Ortonville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near M 15 / South State Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (M 15 / South State Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (Williams Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles (Union Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Farmington Hills, MI
Full guide →Farmington Hills is a city in Oakland County in Michigan. It almost completely surrounds the smaller city of Farmington.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on North Ortonville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Farmington Hills, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (M 15 / South State Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (Williams Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles (Union Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farmington Hills, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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