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Trip from Detroit Beach, 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 31m

Distance

72.1 mi

116 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

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Downtown Detroit Beach, MI, MI

Detroit Beach, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Detroit Beach, MI to Macomb, MI covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Fisher Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

36 miles from Detroit Beach, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 19.3 mi 20m
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway 14 mi 15m
Fisher Freeway 12.8 mi 14m
M 53 5 mi 5m
Metropolitan Parkway 3.3 mi 4m
23 Mile Road 2.8 mi 4m
Van Dyke Avenue 2.2 mi 3m
East Big Beaver Road 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 19.3 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit Beach, MI and Macomb, MI.

1

Start on Navarre Boulevard

115 ft · 8 sec · Navarre Boulevard
2

Turn left onto Bronson Street

84 ft · 7 sec · Bronson Street
3

Turn left onto 8th Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · 8th Street
4

Turn right onto Grand Boulevard

0.2 mi · 1 min · Grand Boulevard
5

At end of road, turn left onto North Dixie Highway

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Highway
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 75 North: Detroit
7

Merge onto I 75

19 mi · 20 min · I 75
8

Continue on I 75

11 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway
Toward I 75 Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 47 sec
Exit 48 Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue Use the slight left lane.
11

Continue on I 96

1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 190A Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 94

2.0 mi · 2 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

302 ft · 5 sec
Exit 216A Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight left lane.
17

Merge onto I 75

14 mi · 15 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 67 Toward Rochester Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto Rochester Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Rochester Road
Use the right lane.
20

Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Big Beaver Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Parkway
22

Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto M 53

2.2 mi · 3 min · Van Dyke Avenue
Use the right lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork onto M 53

5.0 mi · 5 min · M 53
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 20A Toward 23 Mile Road East Use the slight right lane.
26

Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · 23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
27

Turn left onto Garfield Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Garfield Road
Use the straight lane.
28

Enter roundabout

181 ft · 4 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 36 miles from Detroit Beach, MI, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.3 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 16 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36 miles or 42m 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 16m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Detroit Beach, MI

This is one driving day of about 72.1 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Detroit Beach, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 19.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Royal Oak, MI

36 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

Trenton, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Detroit, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36 miles from Detroit Beach, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Alba

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13134624797

Visit website

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sterling Heights, Michigan

1.7 mi

Haraz Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

1.2 mi

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 36

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Cafe Immortelle

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56.6

Troy, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12482509858

Visit website

Farmer's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.3

Carleton, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+17346542434

Visit website

Alba

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13134624797

Visit website

Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.8

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15868385353

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13138161440

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Detroit

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13133383515

Visit website

Madcap Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18888669091

Visit website

Anna’s Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13133649143

Visit website

Roasting Plant Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+13137824291

Visit website

Qazzaz Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 25.7

Allen Park, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13136331990

Visit website

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.5 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.2 mi from route

Kackleberry Farms

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5.1

Monroe, Michigan

+17342400825

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 46.3

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

Detroit Rolling Pub

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 36

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–10:30 pm

+13137105156

Visit website

Beacon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 36

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668250

Visit website

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 36

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+13138983007

Visit website

Ford Field Central Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 66.9

Shelby Township, Michigan

+15867310300

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 46.3

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

Hamtramck Disneyland

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 41.2

Hamtramck, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13133465465

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 34.7 and 39.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
34.7 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 48 Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue
8
36.8 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 190A Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huro...
8
37 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East: Port Huron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
8
39.2 mi into trip | ~47m 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
39.3 mi into trip | ~47m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.27 one way

$22.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.38 $24.75
premium $4.89 $13.87 $27.75
diesel $5.61 $15.92 $31.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Monroe, MI

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Taylor, MI

Tesla

12 DCFC

Friendly Ford Monroe MI

Monroe, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

BP Newport MI

Newport, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

Crest Ford Flat Rock MI

Flat Rock, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

Michael Bates Chevrolet Woodhaven

Woodhaven, MI

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Gorno Ford Woodhaven

Woodhaven, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

Taylor Ford

Taylor, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

RED_E: 14 Non-Networked: 4 Tesla: 2 EV Connect: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 CHAEVI: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.6 0 $7.57 $3.46
Efficient EV 18 0 $6.31 $2.88
EV Truck/SUV 28.8 0 $10.09 $4.61

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Detroit Beach, MI

Afternoon in Detroit Beach on Sunday

Local time

12:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macomb, MI

Afternoon in Macomb on Sunday

Local time

12:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 31m 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?

72.1 mi in 1h 31m, mostly highway — 19.3 mi of that is on I 75.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 34.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.1 miles you will encounter 24 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 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Detroit Beach, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron, Toledo, M 53 North: Imlay City and 23 Mile Road East.

Port Huron

36.8 mi in | ~43m

Toledo

39.2 mi in | ~47m

M 53 North: Imlay City

61.9 mi in | ~1h 17m | via M 53

23 Mile Road East

66.9 mi in | ~1h 23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 72.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on I 75. 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 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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