Origin
Bridgewater, MI
Morning in Bridgewater on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgewater, MI to Ann Arbor, 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
26m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgewater, MI
Aaron Burden
Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
Bridgewater, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is 15.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Austin Road and North Maple Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan and the Midwest, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick day trip or as a connector between two nearby communities. Given the minimal distance and time, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you decide to depart and how you structure your brief journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| North Maple Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Ann Arbor-Saline Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Hoover Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Austin Road
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Austin Road
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Austin Road
2
Turn left onto US 12
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Maple Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Maple Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hoover Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 12 / West Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto US 12 / West Michigan Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Maple Road
Turn left onto North Maple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
14.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Hoover Avenue
Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
South State Street
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Ann Arbor, MI
Morning in Ann Arbor on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 15 mph
85% chance
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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?
This route is characterized by a high number of turns, making it feel more like a local drive than a highway cruise, with 0% highway share. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.4 miles along Austin Road. As you progress, the road will weave through local streets, requiring your attention to navigate the various turns that connect the main roads. It's a route where staying alert to navigation is key, rather than settling into a long, straight expanse.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Austin Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 12 / West Michigan Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (US 12 / West Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (North Maple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (Ann Arbor-Saline Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Austin Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 5.4 miles (US 12 / West Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (North Maple Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (Ann Arbor-Saline Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ann Arbor, 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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