Rochester Hills, MI to Beverly Hills, MI is 443 miles and takes about 8h 15m via I 75, M-28, and US-2 West, with a fuel budget near $69 and an overnight recommendation. This journey primarily stays within the Midwest, covering ground across Michigan. It's a highway-focused drive that makes for a solid two-day trip, allowing you to cover a good distance without feeling overly rushed. Plan for a comfortable pace, especially considering the recommended overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
221.5 miles from Rochester Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
265.7 mi
4h 35m
M-28
70.9 mi
1h 23m
US-2 West
62.1 mi
1h 12m
M 77
17.3 mi
20m
US-41/M-28
10.6 mi
15m
US 2
3.2 mi
3m
South Front Street
2.7 mi
4m
M 59
2.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 265.7 mi, about 4h 35m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 43 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,882 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,736
Quietest
2 AM
~90 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Rochester Hills, MI and Beverly Hills, MI.
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Start on Dickson Lane
0.2 mi·53 sec·Dickson Lane
2
At end of road, turn right onto Downhill Lane
378 ft·18 sec·Downhill Lane
3
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
196 ft·14 sec·Dressler Lane
4
Turn left onto South Livernois Road
0.3 mi·27 sec·South Livernois Road
5
Enter roundabout onto West Hamlin Road
17 ft·0 sec·West Hamlin Road
6
Continue on West Hamlin Road
1.0 mi·2 min·West Hamlin Road
7
Turn left onto Crooks Road
0.4 mi·37 sec·Crooks Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward M 59 West: PontiacUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto M 59
2.6 mi·2 min·M 59
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 40BToward I 75 North: FlintUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
33 mi·35 min·I 75
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
52 mi·56 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
63 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 75; US 23
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
118 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 75
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 344BToward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
16
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
0.7 mi·1 min·US-2 West
17
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi·3 min·US 2
18
Continue on US 2
61 mi·1 hr 11 min·US-2 West
19
Turn right onto M 77
17 mi·20 min·M 77
20
Turn sharp left onto M 28
35 mi·41 min·M-28
21
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi·28 sec·Cedar Street
22
Enter roundabout onto M 28
194 ft·11 sec·East Munising
23
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi·4 min·East Munising
24
Continue on M 28
36 mi·42 min·M-28
25
Turn right onto US 41; M 28
1.6 mi·2 min·US-41/M-28
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on US 41; M 28
2.7 mi·4 min·South Front Street
27
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
199 ft·11 sec·Marquette Bypass
28
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.6 mi·56 sec·Marquette Bypass
29
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
126 ft·1 sec·Marquette Bypass
30
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.2 mi·17 sec·Marquette Bypass
31
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
136 ft·7 sec·Marquette Bypass
32
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.0 mi·1 min·Marquette Bypass
33
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi·2 min·US-41/M-28
34
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
110 ft·6 sec·US-41/M-28
35
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.6 mi·45 sec·US-41/M-28
36
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
114 ft·6 sec·US-41/M-28
37
Continue on US 41; M 28
6.7 mi·9 min·US-41/M-28
38
Turn right onto Maas Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·Maas Street
39
Arrive at destination
Maas Street
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 15m estimated duration and 443-mile length, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to depart early on your first day to maximize daylight and cover a significant portion, perhaps around 200-250 miles. Your longest stretch without needing to exit major highways is 265.7 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, keeping the $69 fuel budget in mind. Look for lodging options after completing your first day's drive, allowing for a more relaxed second day to reach your destination.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 221.5 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 265.7 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 97 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221.5 miles or 3h 53m 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 221.5 miles or 3h 53m
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 6h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beverly Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rochester 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 Rochester Hills, MI
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Beverly Hills, MI
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Rochester Hills, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 265.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 271.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Downhill Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Downhill Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|South Livernois Road
Turn left onto South Livernois Road
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward M 59 West: Pontiac
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward M 59 West: Pontiac
7
5.2 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
6
271.5 mi into trip|~4h 45m 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
$65.42 one way
$130.84 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg155 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$72.22
$144.45
premium
$4.72
$82.25
$164.50
diesel
$4.80
$83.65
$167.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$195–$305
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
132.9
1
$46.52
$21.26
Efficient EV
110.8
1
$38.76
$17.72
EV Truck/SUV
177.2
2
$62.02
$28.35
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Rochester Hills, MI
Afternoon
in Rochester Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Smoke
NE 3 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Beverly Hills, MI
Afternoon
in Beverly Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Smoke
SE 0 to 5 mph6% chanceLive 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
8 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
8h 15m 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.
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 366.7
Park Closure: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 77% of it on major roads. You'll experience long stretches of consistent driving, including a notable 265.7 miles primarily on I 75. While it's largely interstate cruising, the inclusion of M-28 and US-2 West offers some variation as you progress. Expect a generally efficient pace across the majority of this 443-mile journey.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 265.7 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M-28. 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 Downhill Lane.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 443 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 0.2 miles (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,399 ft592 ft
Total Climb
1,701 ft
Total Descent
1,119 ft
Highest Point
1,399 ft
~443 mi in
Elevation Range
807 ft
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 Rochester Hills, MI to Beverly Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
The longest stretch is about 265.7 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 222 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 35 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 Beverly Hills, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Beverly Hills, MI before the return drive.
