Origin
Berkley, MI
Late night in Berkley on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkley, MI to Rochester Hills, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berkley, MI
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Rochester Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
This short 12.9-mile drive from Berkley, MI to Rochester Hills, MI should take you about 25 minutes, making it an easy day trip within the Midwest region. You'll primarily navigate using North Crooks Road, Coolidge Highway, and South Livernois Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, and with zero planned stops, this route is perfect for a quick transit. It's a straightforward local journey, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Crooks Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Coolidge Highway | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Livernois Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West 14 Mile Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Auburn Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dickson Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Downhill Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dressler Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Crooks Road
— 7.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MI and Rochester Hills, MI.
1
Start on 12 Mile Road
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
12 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Coolidge Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
At end of road, turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 14 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto North Crooks Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North Crooks Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto West Auburn Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Auburn Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto South Livernois Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Livernois Road
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto South Livernois Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Livernois Road
8
Continue on South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Livernois Road
9
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
196 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dressler Lane
10
Turn left onto Downhill Lane
378 ft
·
21 sec
·
Downhill Lane
11
Turn left onto Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dickson Lane
12
Arrive at destination
Dickson Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Coolidge Highway
Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West 14 Mile Road
At end of road, turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Crooks Road
Turn left onto North Crooks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Auburn Road
Turn right onto West Auburn Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
South Livernois Road
Turn left onto South Livernois Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Rochester Hills, MI
Late night in Rochester Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as there's a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.1 miles on North Crooks Road. This journey is characterized by frequent turns and navigating through local streets, so keep your attention focused. It's less about open-road cruising and more about precise navigation through populated areas, with the road character remaining consistent as you transition between different local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on North Crooks Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Coolidge Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (North Crooks Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on North Crooks Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Coolidge Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (North Crooks Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rochester 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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