Origin
Berkley, MI
Late night in Berkley on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkley, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Trip Overview
This straightforward 52.8-mile drive from Berkley, MI, to Flint, MI, is easily manageable as a 1-day trip, taking just about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Woodward Avenue, and the UAW Freeway, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 79% of the journey on faster roads. Expect a fuel cost around $8 for this relatively short Midwest transit. Given its brevity and direct nature, this trip is ideal for a quick hop between these two Michigan cities without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 34.6 mi | 37m |
| Woodward Avenue | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| East Square Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Coolidge Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| BL I 75 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 34.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on 12 Mile Road
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
12 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 13 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto M 1
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn sharp right onto I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
BL I 75
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
10
Continue on M 21
386 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chavez Drive
11
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Berkley, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.5 — 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.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West 13 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road
Turn sharp right onto I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
BL I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75 toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
45.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.25 one way
$16.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
3 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
1h 4m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 52.8-mile journey, with 79% of the route on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.6 miles on the Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily a highway experience, you'll navigate through segments of Woodward Avenue and the UAW Freeway, which may offer slightly different driving conditions as you progress towards Flint. This route generally offers a practical and direct path, rather than a winding, scenic exploration.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.6 mi on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Woodward Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.2 miles (West 13 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.6 miles on 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 Flint, 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 1.2 miles (West 13 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flint, 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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