Origin
Rochester Hills, MI
Late night in Rochester Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Roseville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Roseville, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 19.6-mile drive from Rochester Hills to Roseville, MI, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 33 minutes to complete. You'll navigate local roads like Downhill Lane, Dressler Lane, and South Livernois Road, with no highway driving involved. Budget around $3 for fuel on this short hop within the Midwest region. The route's turn-heavy local character makes it a simple, direct connection rather than an extended journey. Given its brevity, this trip is best suited for a quick errand or a brief transition between nearby locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Lane | — | — |
| Dressler Lane | — | — |
| South Livernois Road | — | — |
| West Auburn Road | — | — |
| South Rochester Road | — | — |
| M 59 East | — | — |
| Van Dyke Avenue | — | — |
| Utica Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Downhill Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Roseville, MI.
1
Start on Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dickson Lane
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Downhill Lane
377 ft
·
18 sec
·
Downhill Lane
3
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
197 ft
·
14 sec
·
Dressler Lane
4
Turn left onto South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Livernois Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Livernois Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Livernois Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto South Livernois Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Livernois Road
7
Turn left onto West Auburn Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Auburn Road
8
Turn right onto South Rochester Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Rochester Road
9
Take the ramp slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
M 59 East: Utica
10
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
5 min
11
Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dyke Avenue
12
Turn slight left onto Utica Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Utica Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Utica Road
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
Utica Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto Utica Road
7.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Utica Road
15
Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
16
Turn right
52 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Roseville, MI
Late night in Roseville on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 19.6-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily surface streets and local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, suggesting frequent intersections and traffic lights. This route is characterized by its consistent local road feel, offering a direct, though potentially stop-and-go, experience through suburban Michigan.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Downhill Lane.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Roseville, MI is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Roseville, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Roseville, MI
Full guide →Roseville is a suburb of Detroit, located about 5 miles north.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rochester Hills, MI to Roseville, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Roseville, 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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