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MI, USA → MI, USA

7 days · 207 km · 27 stops

7Days
207 kmDistance
27Stops
$1,390Est. cost

A 7-day micro road trip across Rochester Hills and Troy

Estimated cost

$1,390estimated total
Stays $945
Fuel $4
Food $301
Other $140

Estimates generated at planning time — your actual costs may vary.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1
17 km24mDepart 14:00
Start
MI, USA
Drive 8.9 km in ~11 min via N Adams Rd and W Hamlin Rd from 3253 Salem Drive
9 km11m
1
Activity4.7

Innovation Hills

Rochester Hills, United States
14:10–16:102h here

Boardwalks, ponds, and wooded trails

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Adventure-friendly first leg with easy trails; use the main lot before after-work crowds.
Drive 7.6 km in ~11 min via W Hamlin Rd and S Main St to downtown Rochester
8 km11m
2
Food4.4

The Meeting House

Rochester, United States
16:25–17:401h 15m here$42

Modern American dinner spot

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Good local dinner after trails; book a patio table and try the seasonal small plates.
Drive 1 km in ~5min via E University Dr to Paint Creek
1 km2m
3
Overnight4.6

Royal Park Hotel

Rochester, United States
17:45–18:451h here$165

Upscale riverside hotel

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Comfortable moderate splurge near paths; self-parking suits a sedan and avoids downtown circling.
Day 2
23 km32mDepart 08:30
Check out of Royal Park Hotel and walk 600 m in ~8min via E 3rd St to Main St
1 km3m
4
Food4.5

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Rochester

Rochester, United States
08:35–09:351h here$18

Coffeehouse with breakfast bites

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Easy start before outdoor time; order espresso and arrive early for quiet seating.
Walk 700 m in ~10min via E 3rd St and Paint Creek Trail
1 km2m
5
Activity4.3

Paint Creek Trail

Rochester, United States
09:45–12:152h 30m here$10

Rail-trail for a short walk or bike rental

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Best adventure option on the corridor; bring water and stay right for cyclists.
Walk 800 m in ~10min via Paint Creek Trail and S Main St
1 km3m
6
Food4.4

Kruse and Muer on Main

Rochester, United States
12:25–13:401h 15m here$34

Seafood and pasta lunch

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Reliable refuel after trail time; ask for bread and choose lighter seafood before the afternoon drive.
Drive 19 km in ~24 min via Livernois Rd and W Big Beaver Rd to Troy
19 km24m
7
Overnight4.2

Homewood Suites by Hilton Detroit-Troy

Troy, United States
14:00–15:001h here$135

Suite hotel with parking

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Good value near tomorrow’s stops; free-style parking is simple for a sedan.
Day 3
16 km26mDepart 08:45
Check out of Homewood Suites by Hilton Detroit-Troy and drive 3 km in ~10min via Livernois Rd
6 km9m
8
Attraction4.7

Troy Historic Village

Troy, United States
08:55–10:552h here$12

Open-air local history village

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Adds hands-on discovery close to route; check tour timing before going.
Drive 4 km in ~15min via W Big Beaver Rd
4 km6m
9
Food3.9

Granite City Food & Brewery

Troy, United States
11:10–12:251h 15m here$35

Casual brewpub lunch

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Convenient lunch with broad menu; park in the lot and avoid peak office lunch time if possible.
Drive 2 km in ~10min via W Big Beaver Rd to Somerset Collection
2 km5m
10
Activity4.6

The Detroit Shoppe

Troy, United States
12:35–13:351h here$15

Michigan-themed browsing stop

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Light urban adventure and local finds; combine with Somerset parking to keep the day efficient.
Drive 3 km in ~15min via Coolidge Hwy and Maple Rd
3 km6m
11
Overnight4.3

Hotel Indigo Detroit North - Troy by IHG

Troy, United States
13:50–14:501h here$130

Comfortable hotel with easy access

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Practical overnight near M-59 access; use on-site parking and save city lots for daytime stops.
Day 4
39 km50mDepart 08:30
Check out of Drury Inn & Suites Detroit Troy and drive 9.9 km in ~11 min via Crooks Rd and Wattles Rd
10 km11m
12
Activity4.7

Stage Nature Center

Troy, United States
08:45–11:152h 30m here

Nature trails and interpretive center

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June woods and wetlands fit adventure pace; use insect repellent and go before midday heat.
Drive 2 km in ~10min via Wattles Rd
7 km9m
13
Food4.2

Camp Ticonderoga

Troy, United States
11:25–12:401h 15m here$36

Rustic lodge-style lunch

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Matches the outdoorsy theme; try the perch or burger and park in the dedicated lot.
Drive 13 km in ~18 min via Long Lake Rd to Bloomfield Hills
13 km18m
14
Attraction4.8

Cranbrook House & Gardens

Bloomfield Hills, United States
13:00–15:302h 30m here$20

Historic estate gardens

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Outdoor exploring with strong June blooms; reserve garden entry if special tours are listed.
Drive 3 km in ~10min via Woodward Ave
9 km12m
15
Overnight4.5

Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit

Bloomfield Hills, United States
15:40–16:401h here$140

Modern hotel near Cranbrook

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Short hop after gardens keeps day relaxed; surface parking is straightforward for the sedan.
Day 5
40 km55mDepart 08:30
Check out of Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit and drive 3 km in ~10min via Woodward Ave
9 km14m
16
Attraction4.7

Cranbrook Institute of Science

Bloomfield Hills, United States
08:40–11:102h 30m here$25

Science museum and planetarium

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Indoor backup if June storms hit; buy planetarium add-on early if available.
Drive 2.9 km in ~6 min via Woodward Ave
3 km6m
17
Food4.6

Bill's

Bloomfield Hills, United States
11:25–12:401h 15m here$42

Polished local lunch spot

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Quality local meal near the route; reserve patio seating for good weather.
Drive 18 km in ~25min via W Square Lake Rd and M-59 E
20 km25m
18
Activity4.7

Dodge Park

Sterling Heights, United States
13:05–15:052h here

Riverfront park and walking paths

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Easy active afternoon near Clinton River; watch for summer splash pad crowds and park in main lot.
Drive 3 km in ~10min via Van Dyke Ave
7 km9m
19
Overnight4.3

Hyatt Place Detroit/Utica

Utica, United States
15:15–16:151h here$135

Convenient suburban hotel

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Comfortable base near M-59; lot parking works well and fuel stations are nearby.
Day 6
27 km42mDepart 08:45
Check out of Hyatt Place Detroit Sterling Heights and drive 5 km in ~15min via Van Dyke Ave and Riverland Dr
5 km11m
20
Activity4.7

Clinton River Park North

Sterling Heights, United States
09:00–11:302h 30m here

Wooded riverside trails

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Quiet trail adventure before heat builds; bring bug spray after rain.
Drive 8.5 km in ~10 min via 15 Mile Rd
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21
Food4.8

Ventimiglia Italian Foods

Sterling Heights, United States
11:45–12:451h here$22

Italian deli and casual lunch

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Great local sandwich stop; order the Italian sub and use the small lot turnover.
Drive 9.1 km in ~14 min via M-59 E to Utica
9 km14m
22
Attraction4.7

UWM Field

Utica, United States
13:00–16:003h here$35

Minor-league baseball ballpark

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Summer sports energy suits adventure style; check game schedule and buy seats ahead.
Drive 2 km in ~10min via Hall Rd
4 km7m
23
Overnight3.6

Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Utica

Utica, United States
16:10–17:101h here$130

Hotel near M-59 corridor

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Positions you for the short final approach; on-site parking is easy after a game crowd.
Day 7
45 km1hDepart 08:30
Check out of Courtyard Detroit Utica and drive 12 km in ~14 min via M-59 W and Van Dyke Ave
12 km14m
24
Food4.6

The Pantry Restaurant

Sterling Heights, United States
08:45–09:451h here$18

Classic breakfast restaurant

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Hearty final breakfast; go early to avoid Sunday brunch waits.
Drive 19 km in ~21 min via M-59 W and Dequindre Rd
19 km21m
25
Activity4.7

Yates Cider Mill

Rochester Hills, United States
10:05–12:052h here$12

Historic mill and river walk

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Scenic final outdoor stop; June has lighter crowds but check seasonal shop hours before relying on cider.
Drive 4 km in ~10min via Avon Rd
4 km7m
26
Attraction4.7

Bloomer Park

Rochester Hills, United States
12:15–14:152h here$5

Trails, hills, and river scenery

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Last adventure close to destination; park near the trailhead and expect shaded but buggy paths.
Drive 3 km in ~10min via John R Rd and Main St
4 km8m
27
Food4.8

Lipuma's Coney Island

Rochester, United States
14:25–15:251h here$17

Iconic casual coney stop

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Classic local finish before destination; try a coney dog and use nearby public parking.
Finish
MI, USA

Before you go

Local tips

  • 1Reserve Royal Park Hotel and Cranbrook garden entry early; June weekends can fill with weddings and events.
  • 2Do outdoor trail stops before noon when humidity and mosquitoes are lower.
  • 3Check Jimmy John's Field schedule before Day 6 and swap timing if there is no afternoon game.
  • 4Use hotel lots and park trailhead lots rather than circling downtown Rochester at dinner time.
  • 5Fuel is not a concern on this short corridor, but top off near M-59 where prices are usually competitive.

Good to know

  • 1Verified direct route is only 14 km; this plan intentionally adds local adventure loops near the corridor.
  • 2June thunderstorms can make boardwalks and wooded trails slippery; adjust outdoor stops if lightning is forecast.
  • 3Yates Cider Mill operations vary outside peak autumn season; confirm shop hours before going.
  • 4M-59 and Big Beaver Road have heavy commuter traffic; avoid 07:30-09:00 and 16:30-18:30 when possible.
  • 5Watch for cyclists and pedestrians on Paint Creek Trail crossings and park access roads.

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