Origin
Farmington Hills, MI
Morning in Farmington Hills on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington Hills, MI to Marine City, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Marine City, MI
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Trip Overview
Farmington Hills to Marine City is 59 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via Ford Freeway and Walter P Reuther Freeway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day drive primarily within Michigan, taking you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route is mostly highway driving, making it an efficient trip for getting from point A to point B without significant detours. Consider this drive when you need a quick and uncomplicated journey across the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Freeway | 16.8 mi | 17m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 11.5 mi | 12m |
| Marine City Highway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 6.7 mi | 13m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| East Heights Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 26 Mile Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ford Freeway
— 16.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills, MI and Marine City, MI.
1
Start on Farmington Road
443 ft
·
17 sec
·
Farmington Road
2
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Orchard Lake Road
4
Continue on Orchard Lake Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Lake Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 696 East: Detroit
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 696
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto M 10
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwestern Highway
10
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi
·
13 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on South Chrysler Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Chrysler Drive
12
Turn left
297 ft
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Chrysler Drive
14
Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
15
Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Heights Drive
16
Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Walter P Reuther Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 696 East
18
Merge onto I 696
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 94
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
21
Continue on I 94
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Ford Freeway
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 248
Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
26 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on Marine City Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Marine City Highway
Use the right lane.
25
At end of road, turn right onto King Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
King Road
26
Turn left onto West Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Boulevard
27
Turn left onto M 29
318 ft
·
5 sec
·
Parker Street
28
Continue on M 29
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fairbanks Street
29
Turn right onto South Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
30
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Farmington Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 696 East: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 696 East: Detroit
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
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 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
25.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
8
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
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 248
Toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.22 one way
$18.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.35 | $22.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Marine City, MI
Morning in Marine City on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
19 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
1h 21m 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 features a mixed profile, with 55% of the journey on highways. You'll experience segments of freeway driving, including a longest stretch of 16.8 miles on the Ford Freeway, offering a consistent pace. As you progress, the character shifts slightly from freeway to more direct routes like Marine City Highway, which may present more local traffic conditions. Expect a generally smooth ride, transitioning from higher-speed highway travel to more moderate speeds as you approach your destination.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on Ford Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59 miles you will encounter 21 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on Ford Freeway. 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 Marine City, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marine City, 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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