Origin
Garden City, MI
Afternoon in Garden City on Sunday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garden City, MI to Farmington 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
25m
Distance
13 mi
21 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garden City, MI
Thomas Renaud
Farmington Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
Garden City, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is 13 miles and takes about 25m via Middlebelt Road, West 10 Mile Road, and Farmington Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip within the Midwest region of Michigan, ideal for a quick local drive. Given its short distance and local road profile, you'll likely find it a straightforward journey. It's the kind of drive that doesn't require much advance planning, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middlebelt Road | 10 mi | 19m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Farmington Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Ford Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Middlebelt Road
— 10 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on M 153
29 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ford Road
2
Turn left onto Middlebelt Road
10 mi
·
19 min
·
Middlebelt Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
4
Turn right onto Farmington Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Farmington Road
5
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Middlebelt Road
Turn left onto Middlebelt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West 10 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
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
Farmington Hills, MI
Afternoon in Farmington Hills on Sunday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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
25m 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 as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily on surface streets, so expect frequent turns and traffic lights. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 10 miles on Middlebelt Road. This means the drive will likely feel more like weaving through neighborhoods and commercial areas rather than cruising on an open road. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with plenty of adjustments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Middlebelt Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 early in the drive near Middlebelt Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Garden City, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Middlebelt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (West 10 Mile Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 10 miles on Middlebelt 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: near the start (Middlebelt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (West 10 Mile Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farmington 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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