Origin
Brighton, MI
Late night in Brighton on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brighton, MI to Macomb, 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 17m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brighton, MI
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Trip Overview
This 61-mile drive from Brighton to Macomb, Michigan, is a straightforward one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving to speak of, making it a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9. Given its short duration and local road focus, this route is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pace. It's a convenient connection within the Midwest region of Michigan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| M 59 | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Telegraph Road | 8 mi | 12m |
| 23 Mile Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Garfield Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Square Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 14.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on East Grand River Avenue
50 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto Spencer Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Spencer Street
4
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-96 EAST: Detroit
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 23 North, I 96 East: Flint, Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 696
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto M 10
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
John C Lodge Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 18A
Toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on US 24
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Telegraph Road
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 BUS
450 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 24 BUS
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
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.
16
Merge onto I 75
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto M 59
12 mi
·
13 min
·
M 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto M 53
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Christopher Columbus Freeway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 20A
Toward 23 Mile Road East
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Garfield Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garfield Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Enter roundabout
181 ft
·
4 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Brighton, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 54.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 23 North, I 96 East: Flint, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 23 North, I 96 East: Flint, Detroit
7
26.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18A
Toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
7
37.8 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
7
39.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward M 59 East: Utica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77A
Toward M 59 East: Utica
7
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward 23 Mile Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20A
Toward 23 Mile Road East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 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 | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
4 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
1h 17m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 61-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be consistently navigating surface streets and local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a continuous series of turns and intersections rather than long, open roads. This means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, making it feel more like a local commute than a long-haul road trip. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60 miles you will encounter 21 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 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (BL I 75): 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.
Between Brighton, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 5 East: Port Huron, M 59 East: Utica, M 53 North: Imlay City and 23 Mile Road East.
M 5 East: Port Huron
17.2 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 696
M 59 East: Utica
39.6 mi in
|
~50m
M 53 North: Imlay City
52 mi in
|
~1h 5m
23 Mile Road East
54.8 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on I 96. 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 Macomb, 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 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles (BL I 75): 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 Macomb, 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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