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Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Boston, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 34m
Distance
548.9 mi
883 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$81
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 25m
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6 AM
10h 34m
8 AM
10h 53m
10 AM
10h 41m
12 PM
10h 39m
3 PM
10h 42m
5 PM
10h 52m
8 PM
10h 29m
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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Boston, MI
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Trip Overview
Farmington Hills to Boston is 548.9 miles and takes about 10h 34m via I 75 and US 23, with a fuel budget near $86 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, primarily traversing Michigan. Given its length and the recommended 2-day pace, it's best suited for those who prefer a more relaxed approach to covering ground. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward trip for anyone familiar with interstate driving. Consider this an efficient way to connect two points in the region with minimal complexity.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
274.4 miles from Farmington Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 180.5 mi | 3h 4m |
| US 41 | 86.1 mi | 1h 52m |
| US 23 | 79.3 mi | 1h 25m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| US-2 West | 62.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| I 96 | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| County Road 480 | 12.5 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 180.5 mi, about 3h 4m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,617 veh/hr typical · worst 2,601
Quietest
2 AM
~82 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Boston, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Farmington Road
2
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West 12 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
256 ft
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4 sec
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Orchard Lake Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
5
Merge onto I 696
4.5 mi
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4 min
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Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
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16 min
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I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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11 sec
Exit 148A; 147; 147B
Toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
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54 sec
Exit 148B
Toward US 23 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 23
79 mi
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1 hr 25 min
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US 23
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
63 mi
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1 hr 3 min
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I 75; US 23
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
118 mi
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2 hr 1 min
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I 75
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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1 min
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
13
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
0.7 mi
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1 min
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US-2 West
14
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
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3 min
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US 2
15
Continue on US 2
61 mi
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1 hr 11 min
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US-2 West
16
Turn right onto M 77
17 mi
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20 min
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M 77
17
Turn sharp left onto M 28
35 mi
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41 min
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M-28
18
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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Cedar Street
19
Enter roundabout onto M 28
194 ft
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11 sec
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East Munising
20
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
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4 min
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East Munising
21
Continue on M 28
36 mi
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42 min
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M-28
22
Continue on CR 551
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Cherry Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto CR 480
13 mi
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18 min
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County Road 480
24
Continue on Rail Street
0.4 mi
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36 sec
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Rail Street
25
Turn right onto Division Street
503 ft
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10 sec
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Division Street
26
Turn right onto M 28 BUS
440 ft
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12 sec
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West Main Street
27
Turn left onto M 28 BUS
0.5 mi
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52 sec
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North Teal Lake Avenue
28
Turn left onto US 41; M 28
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4 min
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US Highway 41
29
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
83 ft
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4 sec
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US 41; M 28
30
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi
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1 min
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US 41; M 28
31
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
88 ft
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5 sec
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US 41; M 28
32
Continue on US 41; M 28
85 mi
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1 hr 51 min
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US 41; M 28
33
Turn left onto US 41
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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Front Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on US 41
510 ft
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13 sec
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Reservation Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
35
Turn left onto East White Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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East White Street
36
At end of road, turn right onto US 41
0.3 mi
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27 sec
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North Lincoln Drive
37
Continue on US 41
2.2 mi
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3 min
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US-41
38
Turn left onto Highway Road
1.5 mi
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3 min
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Highway Road
39
Continue on Boston Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Boston Road
40
Arrive at destination
Boston Road
Trip Plan
Given the nearly 11-hour drive time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover a significant portion, perhaps around 5-6 hours of driving. Utilize the 3 recommended stops to break up the longer stretches, especially the 180.5-mile segment on I 75. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the $86 budget is an estimate and prices can vary. A good midpoint for an overnight stay would be around the central Michigan area, allowing for a similar drive on day two.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 274.4 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, or about 4h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 121 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 274.4 miles or 4h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 274.4 miles or 4h 47m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Farmington Hills, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farmington Hills, MI
Aim for roughly 274 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Boston, MI
Aim for roughly 274 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 miles from Farmington Hills, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 180.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
181 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
362 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Au Train, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
274 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near McMillan, MI after about 274 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 274.4 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 180.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 274 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Gaylord Rest Area 405
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Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Seney Rest Area
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Dodge Road Rest Area 631
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Alger Rest Area 625
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Bay City Rest Area 605
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Clio Rest Area 612
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Linwood Rest Area 626
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Fenton Rest Area 624
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Hebron Rest Area 408
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Mackinaw City Welcome Center 409
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Topinabee Rest Area 407
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Vanderbilt Rest Area 406
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Rest Area
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Grayling Rest Area 403
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Hartwick Pines Rest Area 404
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Nine Mile Hill Rest Area 434
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West Branch Rest Area 433
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Saint Ignace Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Seney Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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TA
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Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
M-81 Express Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Marquette Welcome Center
1.3 mi from route
Saint Ignace Rest Area
1.8 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 283 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge onto I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 96
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.3 mi into trip
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~26m in
Take the exit toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 148A; 147; 147B
Toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spe...
8
22.5 mi into trip
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~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 23 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 148B
Toward US 23 North: Flint
6
283 mi into trip
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~4h 56m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$81.06 one way
$162.12 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
192 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $89.49 | $178.98 |
| premium | $4.72 | $101.91 | $203.83 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $103.64 | $207.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 192.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 164.7 | 2 | $57.63 | $26.35 |
| Efficient EV | 137.2 | 1 | $48.03 | $21.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 219.6 | 2 | $76.85 | $35.13 |
Gas CO2
192 kg
EV CO2
64 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Night in Farmington Hills on Saturday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Smoke
NNW 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Boston, MI
Night in Boston on Saturday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Smoke
E 5 mph
1% chance
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
14 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
10h 34m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Keweenaw National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 548.9
View on nps.gov
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
$25
near mile 378.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
With 79% of the drive on highways, expect extended periods of cruising. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is 180.5 miles on I 75. You'll transition to US 23, which will feel more like a divided highway for much of its length, before eventually encountering more varied surface roads as you approach your destination. Pay attention to the exit density on I 75, as it can be quite high in more populated areas.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 180.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 26 significant decision points across 548.9 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 (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,567 ft
606 ft
Total Climb
2,114 ft
Total Descent
1,865 ft
Highest Point
1,567 ft
~470.5 mi in
Elevation Range
961 ft
Notable High Points
1,567 ft at ~470.5 miles
+642 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Farmington Hills, MI to Boston, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
283 mi in
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~4h 56m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Top landmarks
- • Holocaust Memorial Center — holocaust museum in the United States
- • Royal Aldrich House — United States historic place
Arriving in Boston, MI
Full guide →“The Hub” · Founded 1630
Top landmarks
- • Museum of Fine Arts Boston — art museum in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- • USS Constitution — 1797 heavy frigate of the United States Navy, oldest commissioned naval vessel a...
- • Fenway Park — ballpark in Boston, Massachusetts; home of the Boston Red Sox
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 180.5 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 274 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 34 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Boston, 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 34 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Keweenaw National Historical Park and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.6 hours each way, a round trip means 21.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Boston, MI before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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