Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Morning in Farmington Hills on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Berkley, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.9 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington Hills, MI
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Berkley, MI
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Trip Overview
This quick 10.9-mile trip from Farmington Hills to Berkley, Michigan, should take about 20 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. With no highway driving, expect a local road experience focused on getting you between these two Midwest communities. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, so you won't break the bank on gas. Given its short distance, this route offers flexibility and is ideal for a spontaneous drive rather than requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 12 Mile Road | 9.9 mi | 18m |
| Farmington Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 12 Mile Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 12 Mile Road
— 9.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Berkley, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Road
2
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
9.9 mi
·
18 min
·
West 12 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Arrive at destination
12 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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West 12 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Berkley, MI
Morning in Berkley on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
16 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
20m 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?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, navigating local streets rather than high-speed highways. You'll spend your time on roads like West 12 Mile Road and Farmington Road. With a 0% highway share, expect consistent local traffic speeds throughout the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.9 miles on West 12 Mile Road, offering a brief period of steady travel before more turns guide you to your destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on West 12 Mile Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near West 12 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Farmington Hills, MI to Berkley, MI is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.9 miles (West 12 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on West 12 Mile 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.9 miles (West 12 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berkley, 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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