Origin
Rochester Hills, MI
Late night in Rochester Hills on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Milford, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 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 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Milford, MI
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Trip Overview
Rochester Hills, MI to Milford, MI is 26.2 miles and takes about 49 minutes via M 59, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Michigan, making it a straightforward local excursion. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns rather than long stretches of open road. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick getaway or an errand that feels like an adventure, easily completed within a single day without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 59 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Cooley Lake Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Elizabeth Lake Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| East Commerce Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Wise Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Commerce Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Hamlin Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Union Lake Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
M 59
— 5.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Milford, 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 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: Pontiac
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto M 59
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn left onto North Saginaw Street
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
11
Turn right onto M 59
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Huron Street
12
Turn right onto State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
13
Continue on Elizabeth Lake Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Elizabeth Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto Cooley Lake Road
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Lake Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Lake Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Wise Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Wise Road
17
Continue on East Commerce Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Commerce Road
18
Continue on East Commerce Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Commerce Street
19
Turn straight onto East Summit Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Summit Street
20
Turn left onto Union Street
399 ft
·
13 sec
·
Union Street
21
Arrive at destination
Union Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.1 — 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
|
West Hamlin Road
Enter roundabout onto West Hamlin Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Cooley Lake Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cooley Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Milford, MI
Late night in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
49m 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 share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and county roads for the entire 26.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on M 59. You'll primarily use M 59, Cooley Lake Road, and Elizabeth Lake Road. The nature of this route suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction, so staying alert and following your navigation closely will be key to a smooth journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on M 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 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
5/10
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 26.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 (West Hamlin 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 Milford, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 West: Pontiac along the way.
M 59 West: Pontiac
2 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on M 59. 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: at 0.2 miles (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Hamlin Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milford, 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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