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Cities Near Pontiac

Cities near Pontiac, Michigan: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including West Bloomfield Township, Waterford, Rochester Hills. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Pontiac, Michigan is West Bloomfield Township, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
West Bloomfield Township7 mi / 11 km23 minDrive/railDay trip
Waterford7 mi / 12 km24 minDrive/railDay trip
Rochester Hills7 mi / 12 km25 minDrive/railDay trip
Southfield12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Sterling Heights14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Novi14 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Livonia19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Dearborn23 mi / 36 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Saint Clair Shores23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Canton25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Pontiac

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: West Bloomfield Township, Waterford, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Sterling Heights. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Pontiac include West Bloomfield Township, Waterford, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Sterling Heights. The closest is West Bloomfield Township, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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