Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Township, MI
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New Baltimore, MI
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If you are planning a quick commute or local excursion from Clinton Township to New Baltimore, you are looking at a brief 13.6-mile journey. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate through the Midwest, utilizing a combination of local routes like 23 Mile Road and South Groesbeck Highway alongside the Ford Freeway. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical trip for your schedule. Since the entire drive is short, it offers great flexibility for your daily plans without needing extensive preparation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Mile Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Groesbeck Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Ford Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Hall Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| William P Rosso Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and New Baltimore, MI.
Start on Red Oaks Drive
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Harrington Street
Turn left onto M 97
Turn right onto M 59
Continue on M 59
Take the exit
Merge onto I 94
Take the exit
Turn right onto M 29
Continue on M 29
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto M 29 / 23 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Clinton Township on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in New Baltimore on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This 13.6-mile trek is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. With only 18% of the route consisting of highway driving, you will spend most of your time navigating local surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.8-mile segment on 23 Mile Road. Expect a mix of varying road types that require your attention, as the route transitions from the Ford Freeway into the more frequent turns of the local road network. It is a practical, functional drive that keeps you engaged with the surrounding area throughout the short duration.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Moravian Drive.
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 13.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (M 97 / South Groesbeck Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clinton Township, MI and New Baltimore, MI, road signs point toward M 29: New Baltimore and Algonac.
M 29: New Baltimore
Algonac
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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