Origin
Brooklyn, MI
Morning in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, 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
57m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, MI
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Brooklyn to Ann Arbor, you are in for a quick 38.8-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect to spend about 50 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $6, this commute is as economical as it is efficient. Since the entire route takes place within Michigan, you will remain comfortably in the same region throughout your travels. It is a straightforward trip, perfect for those who prefer local roads over the intensity of major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Lake Road | 16.1 mi | 22m |
| Ann Arbor-Saline Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Sharon Hollow Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Horning Road | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| Herman Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Case Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Lake Road
— 16.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Chicago Street
101 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chicago Street
2
Turn left onto M 50
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mill Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Case Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Case Road
5
Continue on Horning Road
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Horning Road
6
Continue on Herman Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Herman Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Herman Road
435 ft
·
6 sec
·
Herman Road
8
Turn straight onto Sharon Hollow Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Sharon Hollow Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto Sharon Valley Road
323 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sharon Valley Road
10
Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sharon Hollow Road
11
Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Pleasant Lake Road
12
Turn slight right onto Pleasant Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Lake Road
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Pleasant Lake Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Road
14
Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
310 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Road
15
Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Pleasant Lake Road
16
Turn left onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
18
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hoover Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto South State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Brooklyn, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 50 / North Main Street
Turn left onto M 50 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Case Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Case Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Turn left onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
34.1 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Ann Arbor, MI
Morning in Ann Arbor on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Bridgewater, MI
17 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m 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?
Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will navigate your way using North Main Street, Mill Street, and Case Road, experiencing a 0% highway share. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—not even a single mile on North Main Street—you should prepare for a constant flow of turns and intersections. This is a technical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape from start to finish. It is a refreshing change of pace if you are tired of mindless highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on Pleasant Lake Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 50 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 50 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Case Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on Pleasant Lake Road. 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 Ann Arbor, 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 (M 50 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Case Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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