Edgemont Park to Macomb is 100.5 miles and takes about 2h 8m via I 69 BL and I 75, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip through the Midwest, connecting two points within Michigan. Given its relatively short distance and mostly highway profile, it's a practical choice for a single-day excursion. Expect a fairly direct path that shouldn't require extensive planning for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.2 miles from Edgemont Park, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69 BL
38.3 mi
39m
I 75
34.7 mi
37m
25 Mile Road
6.9 mi
10m
East Saginaw Street
5 mi
7m
West Saginaw Street
4.4 mi
9m
Tienken Road
3.5 mi
6m
West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
3m
Shimmons Road
1.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 69 BL
— 38.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgemont Park, MI and Macomb, MI.
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Start on Timber Drive
41 ft·1 sec·Timber Drive
2
Continue on Gould Road
0.1 mi·28 sec·Gould Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Dryer Farm Road
0.3 mi·55 sec·Dryer Farm Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto I 69 BL; M 43
4.4 mi·9 min·West Saginaw Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 BL
5.0 mi·7 min·East Saginaw Street
6
Continue on I 69 BL
0.7 mi·1 min·Saginaw Highway
7
Take the ramp onto I 69 BL
0.2 mi·27 sec·I 69 BL
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 BL
38 mi·38 min·I 69 BL
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, DetroitUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 75; US 23
1.9 mi·2 min·I 75; US 23
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
33 mi·35 min·I 75
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 81Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, LapeerUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi·27 sec·I 75 BL
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi·57 sec·I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
16
Turn left
88 ft·3 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left
154 ft·7 sec
18
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Shimmons Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Shimmons Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi·37 sec·North Squirrel Road
21
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi·6 min·Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft·3 sec·West Tienken Road
23
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi·3 min·West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft·5 sec·East Tienken Road
25
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi·1 min·East Tienken Road
26
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft·3 sec·Runyon Road
27
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Runyon Road
28
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi·9 min·25 Mile Road
29
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft·4 sec·25 Mile Road
30
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi·1 min·25 Mile Road
31
Enter roundabout
270 ft·7 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a driving time of just over two hours, this route offers flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should allow ample time to reach Macomb before evening. Since it's a shorter drive, you might only need one brief stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off the main highways, as services can become less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $16 should give you a good baseline for budgeting.
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 Edgemont Park, MI, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 22 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 1h 1m 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 Macomb, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edgemont Park, 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 Edgemont Park, MI
This is one driving day of about 100.5 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Edgemont Park, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 BL for about 38.3 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 86.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Dryer Farm Road
At end of road, turn left onto Dryer Farm Road
Navigation decision point
7
48.8 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
6
49.2 mi into trip|~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
8
84.2 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
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 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
6
86.9 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|Tienken Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.71 one way
$31.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 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 20, 2026
Origin
Edgemont Park, MI
Late night
in Edgemont Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macomb, MI
Late night
in Macomb on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
3 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 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 73% of the total distance covered by them. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 38.3 miles on I 69 BL before transitioning to other main roads like I 75. After the highway portions conclude, you'll navigate local roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect the latter part of the drive to involve more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds as you enter more built-up areas.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on I 69 BL.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 BL and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Dryer Farm Road.
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 22 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 0.1 miles (Dryer Farm Road): Navigation decision point; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Edgemont Park, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
Detroit
48.8 mi in|~58m
M 24: Pontiac
84.2 mi in|~1h 37m
Lapeer
84.2 mi in|~1h 37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 100.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m 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 38.3 miles on I 69 BL. 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.
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 0.1 miles (Dryer Farm Road): Navigation decision point; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macomb, MI before heading back.
