Origin
Harper Woods, MI
Morning in Harper Woods on Sunday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harper Woods, 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
39m
Distance
30.8 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harper Woods, MI
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Farmington Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.8-mile drive from Harper Woods to Farmington Hills, Michigan, is designed for a single day, taking about 39 minutes to complete. With 85% of the journey on highways, expect a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $5, making it an economical option. As both locations are within the Midwest region, you won't be transitioning between vastly different landscapes. This route is best suited for a quick, efficient commute or a short hop, offering a practical way to connect these two Michigan communities without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 23.2 mi | 24m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Harper Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 11 Mile Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Orchard Lake Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Farmington Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Allard Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Eastwood Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P Reuther Freeway
— 23.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harper Woods, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
461 ft
·
35 sec
3
Turn right onto Eastwood Drive
251 ft
·
14 sec
·
Eastwood Drive
4
Turn right onto Harper Avenue
197 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harper Avenue
5
Turn left onto Allard Avenue
300 ft
·
16 sec
·
Allard Avenue
6
Turn left onto Harper Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harper Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 94 East
8
Merge onto I 94
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 229
Toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
11
Continue on I 696
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward Farmington Hills, Park&Ride
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Lake Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Farmington Road
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
Farmington Road
16
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Harper Avenue
Turn left onto Harper Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
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 229
Toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
8
28.3 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
28.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Orchard Lake Road
Turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
29.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
West 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Farmington Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:08 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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?
You'll find this to be a highway-focused drive, with the Walter P Reuther Freeway, Edsel Ford Freeway, and Harper Avenue forming its backbone. The majority of your travel, 85% to be exact, will be on these faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.2 miles on the Walter P Reuther Freeway, providing a good period of consistent travel. While primarily highway, the route offers a clear path with minimal deviations, ensuring a predictable driving experience from start to finish.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on Walter P Reuther Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P Reuther Freeway and Edsel Ford Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Harper Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Harper Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 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.
On the drive from Harper Woods, MI to Farmington Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Park&Ride along the way.
Park&Ride
28.3 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 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 0.2 miles (Harper Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 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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