Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Afternoon in Farmington Hills on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Bloomfield 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
23m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
Farmington Hills to Bloomfield Hills is 13.4 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Telegraph Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short, local drive within the Midwest, specifically in Michigan. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't involve any major highways, making it a simple point-to-point journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring significant planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| West 12 Mile Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Long Lake Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Farmington Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Woodward Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Telegraph Road
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Bloomfield Hills, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Road
2
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West 12 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 24
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Telegraph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
129 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Turn sharp left onto US 24
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Telegraph Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Long Lake Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Lake Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto M 1
54 ft
·
0 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
M 1
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 11.5 — 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
|
West 12 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 24 / Telegraph Road
Turn right onto US 24 / Telegraph Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 24 / Telegraph Road
Turn sharp left onto US 24 / Telegraph Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Long Lake Road
Turn right onto Long Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 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 | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
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
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Afternoon in Bloomfield Hills on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
1 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
23m 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 route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage at all. You'll be navigating primarily along Telegraph Road, West 12 Mile Road, and Long Lake Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on Telegraph Road. Expect a consistent local road experience throughout, with frequent intersections and traffic lights that will influence your pace.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Telegraph 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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near West 12 Mile Road.
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 13.4 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.9 miles (West 12 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (US 24 / Telegraph Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 5.8 miles on Telegraph 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: at 0.9 miles (West 12 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (US 24 / Telegraph Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomfield 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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