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Trip from Dearborn, MI to New Haven, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

100.5 mi

162 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Dearborn, MI

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Downtown New Haven, MI, MI

New Haven, MI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 100.5-mile drive from Dearborn, MI, to New Haven, MI, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes. Primarily utilizing the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and I-75, it's a highway-focused journey perfect for a single day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this route offers a budget-friendly way to travel within the Midwest region. Given its manageable distance and duration, it doesn't require an overnight stop, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a no-fuss option when you need to get from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.2 miles from Dearborn, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway 57.6 mi 1h 1m
Corunna Road 18.9 mi 26m
I 75 7.3 mi 7m
North State Road 6.7 mi 9m
Edsel Ford Freeway 5.6 mi 7m
Six Mile Creek Road 2.3 mi 5m
Michigan Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Detroit Industrial Expressway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway — 57.6 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and New Haven, MI.

1

Start on US 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
3

Merge onto I 94

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway
4

Continue on I 94

5.6 mi · 7 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

302 ft · 5 sec
Exit 216A Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto I 75

58 mi · 1 hr 1 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

7.3 mi · 7 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Exit 118 Toward M 21: Owosso Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto M 21

19 mi · 26 min · Corunna Road
Use the left / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto North State Road

6.7 mi · 9 min · North State Road
12

Turn left onto Six Mile Creek Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Six Mile Creek Road
13

Turn sharp right onto North Seymour Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · North Seymour Road
14

Arrive at destination

North Seymour Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short, 2-hour drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, but an early departure can help you avoid any potential rush hour traffic in the Dearborn area. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically; consider filling up before you leave Dearborn or once you're closer to New Haven. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 57.6-mile stretch on the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is $16, so budget accordingly for this straightforward Midwestern transit.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.2 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Haven, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dearborn, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dearborn, MI

This is one driving day of about 100.5 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway for about 57.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Waterford, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waterford, MI

50 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

Royal Oak, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waterford, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Dearborn, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

Near the start, short detour

First break · 9min in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Troy, Michigan

2.5 mi

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

3 mi

Best coffee break

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

1.2 mi

Anna’s Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

1.6 mi

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13139084521

Visit website

Anna’s Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13133649143

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Madcap Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18888669091

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Detroit

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13133383515

Visit website

Roasting Plant Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+13137824291

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Royal Oak

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12483077161

Visit website

Michigan Science Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13135778400

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+13138318700

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

Troy Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12485243570

Visit website

Detroit Rolling Pub

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–10:30 pm

+13137105156

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 72.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 216A Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
7
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 75 North: Flint
5
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge onto I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
64.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 75: Saginaw
7
72.2 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward M 21: Owosso

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 118 Toward M 21: Owosso

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.71 one way

$31.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.25 $34.50
premium $4.89 $19.34 $38.68
diesel $5.61 $22.19 $44.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.2 0 $10.55 $4.82
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.79 $4.02
EV Truck/SUV 40.2 0 $14.07 $6.43

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Dearborn, MI

Late night in Dearborn on Tuesday

Local time

5:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Haven, MI

Late night in New Haven on Tuesday

Local time

5:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

14 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

2h 4m 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 predominantly highway experience on this 100.5-mile trip, with about 70% of the drive on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 57.6 miles, primarily on the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, which sets a brisk pace for a significant portion of the journey. While the route transitions to Corunna Road and then I-75, the overall character remains highway-focused, emphasizing speed and directness over scenic exploration. This drive is about covering ground efficiently, making it a practical choice for those prioritizing arrival time.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.6 mi on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Corunna Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 100.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

Between Dearborn, MI and New Haven, MI, road signs point toward Toledo and M 21: Owosso.

Toledo

6.8 mi in | ~10m

M 21: Owosso

72.2 mi in | ~1h 21m

About the Cities

Starting in Dearborn, MI

Full guide →

Dearborn is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan. This article also covers the adjacent community of Dearborn Heights.

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 2h 4m. Total distance: 100.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.6 miles on North Walter P. Chrysler 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 New Haven, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, 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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