Dearborn to Newberry is 366.5 miles and takes about 6h 34m via I 75 and M 28, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region from southeast to northeast. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a straightforward transit. Consider this a solid option if you're looking for a direct route to northern Michigan without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.2 miles from Dearborn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
240.4 mi
4h 7m
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi
1h 1m
M 28
23.7 mi
27m
Tahquamenon Trail
22.4 mi
26m
South Deerfoot Road
11 mi
12m
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi
7m
Newberry Avenue
3.6 mi
6m
Michigan Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 240.4 mi, about 4h 7m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 146 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,678 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,730
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Newberry, 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 216AToward I 75: Flint, ToledoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: FlintUse 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
52 mi·56 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
63 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 75; US 23
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
125 mi·2 hr 8 min·I 75
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 352Toward M 123: Newberry
12
Turn left onto M 123
22 mi·26 min·Tahquamenon Trail
13
Continue on M 123; H-40
406 ft·8 sec·Front Street
14
Turn right onto M 123
11 mi·12 min·South Deerfoot Road
15
Turn left onto M 28
24 mi·27 min·M 28
16
Turn right onto M 123
3.6 mi·6 min·Newberry Avenue
17
Turn right onto East John Street
72 ft·3 sec·East John Street
18
Arrive at destination
East John Street
Trip Plan
For this 6.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to complete the trip. With only one recommended stop, you can make good time. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 240.4-mile stretch on I 75, as services can be spread out. The $57 fuel cost is an estimate, so monitor prices along your way. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility in when you depart and how often you choose to pause.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.2 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 240.4 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 81 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.2 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newberry, 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 366.5 miles and 6h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 240.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 305.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
5
305.2 mi into trip|~5h 20m in
Take the exit toward M 123: Newberry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 352
Toward M 123: Newberry
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.71 one way
$131.42 round trip
$4.55/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.19
$74.92
$149.83
premium
$5.79
$83.60
$167.20
diesel
$6.47
$93.34
$186.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110
1
$38.48
$17.59
Efficient EV
91.6
1
$32.07
$14.66
EV Truck/SUV
146.6
1
$51.31
$23.46
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Dearborn, MI
Afternoon
in Dearborn on Saturday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Areas Of Frost
N 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 3:23AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:59PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Destination
Newberry, MI
Afternoon
in Newberry on Saturday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
26°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 3:23AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:59PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 34m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 83% of this drive on highways, expect predominantly high-speed cruising. You'll cover 240.4 miles on I 75 before transitioning to surface roads. This means a long initial stretch with fewer exits, leading into a more mixed driving experience as you approach your destination. The change from freeway to state highways will be noticeable.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 240.4 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 366.5 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,350 ft591 ft
Total Climb
1,464 ft
Total Descent
1,282 ft
Highest Point
1,350 ft
~235.6 mi in
Elevation Range
759 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dearborn, MI to Newberry, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 123: Newberry along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 34m. Total distance: 366.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 240.4 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 29 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Newberry, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Newberry, MI before the return drive.
