Origin
Burton, MI
Late night in Burton on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burton, 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 9m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, MI
BREAKS OUT
Trip Overview
Connecting Burton to Macomb is a straightforward 54.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and time, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, Van Dyke Road, and Romeo Plank Road. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, this drive is quite economical for those traveling within the Midwest. It functions well as a direct commute or a quick trip between these Michigan locations, offering a practical way to reach your destination without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 26.9 mi | 27m |
| Van Dyke Road | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| 32 Mile Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lapeer Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Genesee Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Belsay Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 26.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Amy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Amy Street
2
Turn right onto Lippincott Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lippincott Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Genesee Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Genesee Road
4
Turn right onto Lapeer Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lapeer Road
5
Turn left onto South Belsay Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Belsay Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 69 East: Port Huron
7
Merge onto I 69
27 mi
·
27 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 168
Toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
9
Turn right onto M 53
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Dyke Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto M 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on M 53
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Van Dyke Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
160 ft
·
7 sec
Toward M 53 North
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto M 53
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
M 53
14
Turn right onto 32 Mile Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
32 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
16
Enter roundabout
349 ft
·
9 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 27.1 miles from Burton, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 29.6 and 45 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 168
Toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
5
30.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
M 53 / Van Dyke Road
Turn right onto M 53 / Van Dyke Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
44.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward M 53 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward M 53 North
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
M 53
Merge onto M 53
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
45 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
32 Mile Road
Turn right onto 32 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.47 one way
$16.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.30 | $18.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
3:34 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
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
1h 9m 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 mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. About 50% of your travel time will be spent on the highway, starting with a significant 26.9-mile stretch on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. As you transition off the main interstate segments, the road character shifts into the more localized environments of Van Dyke Road and Romeo Plank Road. This transition means you move from steady, fast-paced freeway cruising into a more conventional driving rhythm. Staying attentive to these changes in road type will help you maintain a steady pace throughout the hour-long trip.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (M 53 / Van Dyke Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
900 ft
629 ft
Total Climb
182 ft
Total Descent
329 ft
Highest Point
900 ft
~23.2 mi in
Elevation Range
271 ft
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 Burton, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont and M 53 North.
M 53: Imlay City
29.6 mi in
|
~33m
Almont
29.6 mi in
|
~33m
M 53 North
44.8 mi in
|
~56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on Chevrolet-Buick 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 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 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (M 53 / Van Dyke Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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