Connecting Comstock Park to Rochester Hills is a straightforward cross-state journey covering approximately 159.7 miles. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable single-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $24, it is an economical choice for travelers heading across the Midwest. Since the entire route takes place within Michigan, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. Because the trip is under three hours, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. Overall, this drive is a practical and efficient way to navigate between these two Michigan communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.8 miles from Comstock Park, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
57.4 mi
1h 1m
I 69
51.5 mi
52m
I 75
38.7 mi
41m
M 59
3.2 mi
3m
US 131
1.6 mi
1m
West Hamlin Road
1 mi
2m
Crooks Road
0.6 mi
1m
South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Comstock Park, MI and Rochester Hills, MI.
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Start on Bud Drive Northeast
0.3 mi·1 min·Bud Drive Northeast
2
Turn right onto North Division Avenue
0.3 mi·34 sec·North Division Avenue
3
Turn left onto West River Drive Northeast
484 ft·15 sec·West River Drive Northeast
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
5
Merge onto US 131
1.6 mi·1 min·US 131
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 89AToward I 96 East, M 37 South: LansingUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 96; M 37
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 96; M 37
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
2.5 mi·2 min
Exit 89Toward I 69 East: Flint
9
Merge onto I 69
52 mi·52 min·I 69
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, DetroitUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
12
Merge onto I 75; US 23
1.9 mi·2 min·I 75; US 23
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi·39 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 77AToward M 59 East: UticaUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto M 59
3.2 mi·3 min·M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 44Toward Crooks RoadUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Crooks Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Crooks Road
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto West Hamlin Road
1.0 mi·2 min·West Hamlin Road
19
Enter roundabout onto South Livernois Road
214 ft·4 sec·South Livernois Road
20
Continue on South Livernois Road
0.3 mi·29 sec·South Livernois Road
21
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
196 ft·13 sec·Dressler Lane
22
Turn left onto Downhill Lane
378 ft·21 sec·Downhill Lane
23
Turn left onto Dickson Lane
0.2 mi·51 sec·Dickson Lane
24
Arrive at destination
Dickson Lane
Trip Plan
Given the total duration of 2 hours and 55 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, which will help keep you refreshed during the 159.7-mile trek. Keep an eye on traffic patterns when merging between the three major interstates, as these interchanges can be busy depending on the time of day. Since you are spending about $24 on fuel, you may want to fill up before you leave Comstock Park to avoid fluctuating prices along the highway. A smart tip for this specific route is to check real-time traffic reports for I-75 as you approach the Rochester Hills area, as congestion can fluctuate significantly during peak travel hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.8 miles from Comstock Park, MI, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Comstock Park, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Comstock Park, MI
This is one driving day of about 159.7 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Comstock Park, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 57.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 157 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 89A
Toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing
7
114.1 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
6
114.5 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
7
153.6 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward M 59 East: Utica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
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157 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward Crooks Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Crooks Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.97 one way
$49.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.41
$54.83
premium
$4.89
$30.73
$61.47
diesel
$5.61
$35.26
$70.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.9
0
$16.77
$7.67
Efficient EV
39.9
0
$13.97
$6.39
EV Truck/SUV
63.9
0
$22.36
$10.22
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Comstock Park, MI
Late night
in Comstock Park on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rochester Hills, MI
Late night
in Rochester Hills on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 55m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on major interstates, with 93% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will primarily navigate via I-96, I-69, and I-75, which keeps the flow of traffic moving consistently. Be prepared for a steady interstate experience, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 57.4 miles along I-96. The character of the road is functional and designed for speed rather than scenic wandering. Expect a consistent, fast-paced environment that demands your attention as you transition between these three primary highway systems.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 159.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Comstock Park, MI to Rochester Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
114.1 mi in|~2h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 159.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 miles on I 96. 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 Rochester Hills, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rochester Hills, MI before heading back.
