Origin
Bridgewater, MI
Morning in Bridgewater on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgewater, MI to Flint, 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
1h 26m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgewater, MI
Aaron Burden
Trip Overview
This straightforward 70.2-mile drive from Bridgewater to Flint, Michigan, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical journey through the Midwest. The route is primarily highway-focused, designed for efficient travel between these two Michigan cities. You won't need to worry about splitting this into multiple days, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Prepare for a direct and practical trip with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 BUS | 47.2 mi | 50m |
| South Zeeb Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| M 14 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Pleasant Lake Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South Parker Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I 94 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Parker Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 23 BUS
— 47.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Austin Road
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Austin Road
2
Turn right onto Boettner Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Boettner Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Saline Waterworks Road
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Saline Waterworks Road
4
Turn left onto Parker Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Road
5
Turn left onto Weber Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Weber Road
6
Turn right onto South Parker Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Parker Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Lake Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Pleasant Lake Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Road
9
Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
310 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Road
10
Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Lake Road
11
Turn left onto South Zeeb Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Zeeb Road
12
Enter roundabout onto South Zeeb Road
81 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Zeeb Road
13
Continue on South Zeeb Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Zeeb Road
14
Continue on North Zeeb Road
452 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Zeeb Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 94 East: Ann Arbor
16
Merge onto I 94
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94
17
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
18
Keep left at fork onto US 23 BUS
47 mi
·
50 min
·
US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
22
Merge onto I 69
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
25
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
26
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
27
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
28
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
29
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Bridgewater, 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 69.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 23 BUS
Keep left at fork onto US 23 BUS toward US 23 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23 North: Flint
7
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
7
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
7
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.97 one way
$21.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Flint on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brighton, MI
35 mi in
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
2 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 26m 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 experience for this 70.2-mile trip, with 72% of your journey on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.2 miles on US 23 BUS, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. While the route is primarily on main roads like US 23 BUS, South Zeeb Road, and M 14, the overall character is geared towards efficient transit rather than winding scenic byways. You'll likely find the drive to be direct and relatively uncomplicated.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 mi on US 23 BUS.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 BUS and South Zeeb Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near M 14.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 miles you will encounter 24 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: at 14.2 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.9 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Bridgewater, MI and Flint, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth and Port Huron.
M 14: Plymouth
14.2 mi in
|
~23m
|
via M 14
Port Huron
66.1 mi in
|
~1h 19m
About the Cities
Arriving in Flint, MI
Full guide →Flint is an industrial city an hour northwest of Detroit in Michigan. It was the home of many General Motors factories, including the Buick World Headquarters, Flint has fallen on hard times over the past 30 years due to the decline of the American automotive industry. Despite these misfortunes, the city has an outsized history, including decisive roles in the growth of the American labor movement and community schooling and evident in a host of extensive and well-endowed cultural institutions. Flint has seen a dramatic reduction in crime while simultaneously enjoying a revitalizing Downtown and growing colleges and universities are found within the city's limits.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on US 23 BUS. 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: at 14.2 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.9 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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