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Round trip from Rochester Hills

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

7days

207 kmDistance

27stops

$1,390Est. cost

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~4h 49m driving
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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Rochester Hills → Rochester

17 km24mDepart 14:00

Start

Rochester Hills, MI, USA

Drive 8.9 km in ~11 min via N Adams Rd and W Hamlin Rd from 3253 Salem Drive 9 km11m

Activity4.7Rochester Hills, United States

Innovation Hills

14:10–16:102h here

Boardwalks, ponds, and wooded trails

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

Food4.4Rochester, United States

The Meeting House

16:25–17:401h 15m here$42

Modern American dinner spot

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 800 m2m

Overnight4.6Rochester, United States

Royal Park Hotel

17:45–18:451h here$165

Upscale riverside hotel

Comfortable moderate splurge near paths; self-parking suits a sedan and avoids downtown circling.

Day 2

Rochester → Troy

23 km32mDepart 08:30

Check out of Royal Park Hotel and walk 600 m in ~8min via E 3rd St to Main St 600 m3m

Food4.5Rochester, United States

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Rochester

08:35–09:351h here$18

Coffeehouse with breakfast bites

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

Activity4.3Rochester, United States

Paint Creek Trail

09:45–12:152h 30m here$10

Rail-trail for a short walk or bike rental

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

Food4.4Rochester, United States

Kruse and Muer on Main

12:25–13:401h 15m here$34

Seafood and pasta lunch

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

Overnight4.2Troy, United States

Homewood Suites by Hilton Detroit-Troy

14:00–15:001h here$135

Suite hotel with parking

Good value near tomorrow’s stops; free-style parking is simple for a sedan.

Day 3

Troy

16 km26mDepart 08:45

Check out of Homewood Suites by Hilton Detroit-Troy and drive 3 km in ~10min via Livernois Rd 6 km9m

Attraction4.7Troy, United States

Troy Historic Village

08:55–10:552h here$12

Open-air local history village

Adds hands-on discovery close to route; check tour timing before going.

Drive 4 km in ~15min via W Big Beaver Rd 4 km6m

Food3.9Troy, United States

Granite City Food & Brewery

11:10–12:251h 15m here$35

Casual brewpub lunch

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

Activity4.6Troy, United States

The Detroit Shoppe

12:35–13:351h here$15

Michigan-themed browsing stop

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

Overnight4.3Troy, United States

Hotel Indigo Detroit North - Troy by IHG

13:50–14:501h here$130

Comfortable hotel with easy access

Practical overnight near M-59 access; use on-site parking and save city lots for daytime stops.

Day 4

Troy → Bloomfield Hills

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

Activity4.7Troy, United States

Stage Nature Center

08:45–11:152h 30m here

Nature trails and interpretive center

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

Food4.2Troy, United States

Camp Ticonderoga

11:25–12:401h 15m here$36

Rustic lodge-style lunch

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

Attraction4.8Bloomfield Hills, United States

Cranbrook House & Gardens

13:00–15:302h 30m here$20

Historic estate gardens

Outdoor exploring with strong June blooms; reserve garden entry if special tours are listed.

Drive 3 km in ~10min via Woodward Ave 9 km12m

Overnight4.5Bloomfield Hills, United States

Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit

15:40–16:401h here$140

Modern hotel near Cranbrook

Short hop after gardens keeps day relaxed; surface parking is straightforward for the sedan.

Day 5

Bloomfield Hills → Utica

40 km55mDepart 08:30

Check out of Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit and drive 3 km in ~10min via Woodward Ave 9 km14m

Attraction4.7Bloomfield Hills, United States

Cranbrook Institute of Science

08:40–11:102h 30m here$25

Science museum and planetarium

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

Food4.6Bloomfield Hills, United States

Bill's

11:25–12:401h 15m here$42

Polished local lunch spot

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

Activity4.7Sterling Heights, United States

Dodge Park

13:05–15:052h here

Riverfront park and walking paths

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

Overnight4.3Utica, United States

Hyatt Place Detroit/Utica

15:15–16:151h here$135

Convenient suburban hotel

Comfortable base near M-59; lot parking works well and fuel stations are nearby.

Day 6

Utica

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

Activity4.7Sterling Heights, United States

Clinton River Park North

09:00–11:302h 30m here

Wooded riverside trails

Quiet trail adventure before heat builds; bring bug spray after rain.

Drive 8.5 km in ~10 min via 15 Mile Rd 9 km10m

Food4.8Sterling Heights, United States

Ventimiglia Italian Foods

11:45–12:451h here$22

Italian deli and casual lunch

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

Attraction4.7Utica, United States

UWM Field

13:00–16:003h here$35

Minor-league baseball ballpark

Summer sports energy suits adventure style; check game schedule and buy seats ahead.

Drive 2 km in ~10min via Hall Rd 4 km7m

Overnight3.6Utica, United States

Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Utica

16:10–17:101h here$130

Hotel near M-59 corridor

Positions you for the short final approach; on-site parking is easy after a game crowd.

Day 7

Utica → Rochester Hills

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

Food4.6Sterling Heights, United States

The Pantry Restaurant

08:45–09:451h here$18

Classic breakfast restaurant

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

Activity4.7Rochester Hills, United States

Yates Cider Mill

10:05–12:052h here$12

Historic mill and river walk

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

Attraction4.7Rochester Hills, United States

Bloomer Park

12:15–14:152h here$5

Trails, hills, and river scenery

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

Food4.8Rochester, United States

Lipuma's Coney Island

14:25–15:251h here$17

Iconic casual coney stop

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

Finish

Rochester Hills, 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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