Origin
Hamtramck, MI
Late night in Hamtramck on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamtramck, 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
31m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamtramck, MI
Sharon Snider
Farmington Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
This quick 23.1-mile drive from Hamtramck to Farmington Hills, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 31 minutes. With an 81% highway share, it's a straightforward trip focused on getting you to your destination efficiently. This route is perfect as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this journey. Traveling within the Midwest, this drive offers a practical connection between two Michigan locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 5.6 mi | 5m |
| West 11 Mile Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Orchard Lake Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I-75 North to I-696 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Yemans Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Joseph Campau Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lehman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P Reuther Freeway
— 12.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamtramck, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on this road
186 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Gallagher Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Gallagher Avenue
3
Turn left onto Lehman Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lehman Street
4
Turn right onto Joseph Campau Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph Campau Street
5
Turn left onto Yemans Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Yemans Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Dequindre Street
238 ft
·
12 sec
·
Dequindre Street
7
Turn slight right onto Chrysler Drive
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Chrysler Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 75 North
9
Merge onto I 75
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-75 North to I-696 East
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 696
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Lake Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Farmington Road
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
Farmington Road
17
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I-75 North to I-696 East
Keep slight left at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
8
20.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Orchard Lake Road
Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
22 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
West 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Farmington Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
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
31m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 81% of the journey utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles along the Walter P Reuther Freeway. You'll navigate primarily via the Walter P Reuther Freeway and the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway before transitioning to West 11 Mile Road. This setup suggests a drive that begins with freeway speeds and may involve a slight change in pace as you approach your destination.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Walter P Reuther Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P Reuther Freeway and North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 23.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (I-75 North to I-696 East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Hamtramck, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron and Park&Ride.
Port Huron
7.3 mi in
|
~11m
Park&Ride
20.7 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Walter P Reuther 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 Farmington Hills, 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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (I-75 North to I-696 East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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