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Trip from Flint, MI to New Haven, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

35.1 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

Downtown New Haven, MI, MI

New Haven, MI

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

This straightforward 35.1-mile drive from Flint to New Haven, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 48 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate on roads like Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and East Corunna Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this trip is budget-friendly. The route offers a mixed driving experience, so you won't be stuck on one type of road for too long. Given the short distance and duration, there's no need to split this journey; you can comfortably complete it in a single day. You'll remain within the Midwest region throughout your travels.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway 12.9 mi 13m
East Corunna Road 9.7 mi 13m
North State Road 6.7 mi 9m
Six Mile Creek Road 2.3 mi 5m
South Sheridan Road 2.3 mi 3m
South Grand Traverse Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Court Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Seymour Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Chevrolet-Buick Freeway — 12.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

93 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn uturn onto M 21

0.3 mi · 47 sec · East Court Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
5

Merge onto I 69

13 mi · 13 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 123 Toward M 13: Saginaw Use the slight right lane.
7

At end of road, turn left onto M 13

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Sheridan Road
8

Turn left onto M 21

9.7 mi · 13 min · East Corunna Road
9

Turn right onto North State Road

6.7 mi · 9 min · North State Road
10

Turn left onto Six Mile Creek Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Six Mile Creek Road
11

Turn sharp right onto North Seymour Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · North Seymour Road
12

Arrive at destination

North Seymour Road

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Durand, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Durand, MI

18 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

Easton, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Durand, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Flint, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Grand Traverse Street

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

Navigation decision point

7
13.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward M 13: Saginaw

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 123 Toward M 13: Saginaw
5
14 mi into trip | ~16m in | M 13 / South Sheridan Road

At end of road, turn left onto M 13 / South Sheridan Road

Navigation decision point

5
35 mi into trip | ~48m in | North Seymour Road

Turn sharp right onto North Seymour Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.49 one way

$10.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.03 $12.05
premium $4.89 $6.75 $13.51
diesel $5.61 $7.75 $15.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.5 0 $3.69 $1.68
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40
EV Truck/SUV 14 0 $4.91 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Flint, MI

Late night in Flint on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Haven, MI

Late night in New Haven on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

17 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

48m 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 varied driving experience on this route, with 37% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.9 miles on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you transition between the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, East Corunna Road, and North State Road, you'll notice shifts in the driving environment. This mixed profile means you'll experience both faster highway travel and potentially more local road conditions, keeping the drive dynamic.

37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Flint, MI to New Haven, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 13: Saginaw along the way.

M 13: Saginaw

13.8 mi in | ~15m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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