Origin
Berkley, MI
Morning in Berkley on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkley, MI to Clinton Township, 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
33m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 39m
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.
Berkley, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
This 19-mile drive from Berkley, MI to Clinton Township, MI is a straightforward trip perfect for a single day. Expect the journey to take around 33 minutes, making it an easy excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate using Metropolitan Parkway, West Big Beaver Road, and Coolidge Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this is a budget-friendly option for exploring the Midwest. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, so be prepared for varied driving conditions as you travel within Michigan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Parkway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| West Big Beaver Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Coolidge Highway | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Crooks Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West 14 Mile Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Red Oaks Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Metropolitan Parkway
— 7.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on 12 Mile Road
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
12 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Coolidge Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
At end of road, turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 14 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto North Crooks Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Crooks Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto West Big Beaver Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West Big Beaver Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn sharp right onto Moravian Drive
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Moravian Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
10
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Coolidge Highway
Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West 14 Mile Road
At end of road, turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Crooks Road
Turn left onto North Crooks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West Big Beaver Road
Turn right onto West Big Beaver Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
17 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Moravian Drive
Turn sharp right onto Moravian Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
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
Clinton Township, MI
Morning in Clinton Township on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NNW 3 to 7 mph
48% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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
16 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
33m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mixed one, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 7.9-mile segment on Metropolitan Parkway, which offers a more continuous experience. As you transition between roads like West Big Beaver Road and Coolidge Highway, expect a shift from potentially faster highway speeds to more local road conditions. This route isn't a monotonous interstate crawl; rather, it presents a dynamic driving experience as you move through various parts of the region.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Metropolitan Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 19 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Coolidge Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (North Crooks Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19 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 (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Metropolitan Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clinton Township, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Coolidge Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (North Crooks Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clinton Township, 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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