Origin
Rochester Hills, MI
Late night in Rochester Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Fraser, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester Hills, MI
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Fraser, MI
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Trip Overview
Rochester Hills to Fraser is 16.7 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Utica Road and M 59, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this journey, making it a very accessible drive for most vehicles.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Utica Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| M 59 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| South Livernois Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Auburn Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Van Dyke Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Rochester Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Dickson Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 14 Mile Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Utica Road
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Fraser, MI.
1
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 South Livernois Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Livernois Road
6
Continue on South Livernois Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Livernois Road
7
Turn left onto West Auburn Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Auburn Road
8
Turn right onto M 150
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Rochester Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward M 59 East: Utica
10
Merge onto M 59
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dyke Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn slight left onto Utica Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Utica Road
Use the left lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto Utica Road
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Utica Road
14
Continue on Utica Road
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Utica Road
15
Turn left onto East 14 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Garfield Road
161 ft
·
6 sec
·
Garfield Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right
99 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn right
50 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.6 — 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
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Livernois Road
Enter roundabout onto South Livernois Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Van Dyke Avenue
Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Garfield Road
Turn left onto Garfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Fraser, MI
Late night in Fraser on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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
27m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway time, so expect to be navigating city streets and main thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.7 miles on Utica Road. You'll primarily be on Utica Road and South Livernois Road, with a brief segment on M 59. The nature of this route means you'll be interacting with traffic signals and local intersections frequently, so keep your attention sharp.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Utica Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Downhill Lane.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Livernois Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Rochester Hills, MI to Fraser, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 East: Utica along the way.
M 59 East: Utica
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Utica Road. 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 Fraser, 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 (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Livernois Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fraser, 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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