Origin
Detroit, MI
Late night in Detroit on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Detroit, MI to Berkley, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Detroit, MI
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Berkley, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a short excursion within the Midwest, the drive from Detroit to Berkley is an efficient trip covering 16.2 miles. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 24 minutes, making this an ideal one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel cost of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly journey for those staying within Michigan. Since both cities are located in the Midwest, you will experience a seamless transition between the urban heart of Detroit and the suburban environment of Berkley. It is a straightforward, practical route designed for travelers who value speed and reliability over long-distance exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Woodward Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| 12 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I-75 North to I-696 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Monroe Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Randolph Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 10 Mile Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Berkley, MI.
1
Start on Cadillac Square
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cadillac Square
2
Continue on Cadillac Square
97 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cadillac Square
Toward M 3 North
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight left onto M 3
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Randolph Street
4
Turn right onto Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Monroe Street
Use the right lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chrysler Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
7
Merge onto I 375
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-75 North to I-696 East
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 696
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 16
Toward MI 1: Woodward Avenue, Detroit Zoo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on East 10 Mile Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East 10 Mile Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right
74 ft
·
10 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left
159 ft
·
17 sec
16
At end of road, turn left onto 12 Mile Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
12 Mile Road
17
Arrive at destination
12 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Chrysler Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge onto I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway toward I 75 North: Flint
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
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 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I-75 North to I-696 East
Keep slight left at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward MI 1: Woodward Avenue, Detroit Zoo
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 16
Toward MI 1: Woodward Avenue, Detroit Zoo
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Berkley, MI
Late night in Berkley on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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?
This 16.2-mile journey is heavily highway-focused, with 73% of your time spent on major arteries. You will navigate a mix of high-speed transit, including the Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, before transitioning to the local flow of Woodward Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, spanning 10.3 miles of your trip. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a fast-paced environment that transitions from the dense infrastructure of the city into the suburban character of Berkley. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that rewards drivers who are comfortable with metropolitan traffic patterns.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Woodward Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Chrysler Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 16.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Detroit, MI and Berkley, MI, road signs point toward Port Huron and Detroit Zoo.
Port Huron
11.1 mi in
|
~14m
Detroit Zoo
12.9 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on 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 Berkley, 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 0.7 miles (Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berkley, 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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