Origin
Berkley, MI
Late night in Berkley on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkley, MI to Detroit, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Detroit, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Berkley and Detroit, this 16.7-mile trip is an efficient way to connect the two Michigan cities. You can easily complete the drive in about 25 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for your commute or weekend plans. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, the transition is seamless and familiar. You won't need an overnight stay for this short distance, as it functions best as a straightforward, direct trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| West 11 Mile Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South Woodward Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 12 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Congress Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Woodward Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Stephenson Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MI and Detroit, MI.
1
Start on 12 Mile Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
12 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto M 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on M 1
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn sharp right onto West 11 Mile Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on West 11 Mile Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
6
Turn right onto South Stephenson Highway
396 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Stephenson Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 75 South
8
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue East
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
133 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chrysler Drive
12
Turn right onto East Congress Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Congress Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
449 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
14
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cadillac Square
15
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
M 1 / South Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto M 1 / South Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West 11 Mile Road
Turn sharp right onto West 11 Mile Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Avenue East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Jefferson Avenue East
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Congress Street
Turn right onto East Congress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Detroit, MI
Late night in Detroit on Sunday
Local time
2:03 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with about 68% of your travel time spent on faster thoroughfares. You will navigate via South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, West 11 Mile Road, and South Woodward Avenue to reach your destination. Expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be 10.7 miles while cruising along the South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. The experience shifts from local neighborhood roads into a more structured freeway environment, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed over winding scenic detours.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and West 11 Mile Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near M 1 / South Woodward Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (M 1 / South Woodward Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (West 11 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berkley, MI to Detroit, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Jefferson Avenue East along the way.
Jefferson Avenue East
15.8 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. 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 Detroit, 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: at 0.6 miles (M 1 / South Woodward Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (West 11 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Detroit, 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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