Flint to Newberry is 297.7 miles and takes about 5h 19m via I 75 and M 28, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traveling solely within Michigan. Most of the drive is on well-maintained highways, making for a straightforward journey. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
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
148.9 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
225.9 mi
3h 52m
M 28
23.7 mi
27m
Tahquamenon Trail
22.4 mi
26m
South Deerfoot Road
11 mi
12m
UAW Freeway
9.7 mi
10m
Newberry Avenue
3.6 mi
6m
East Third Street
0.4 mi
1m
Saginaw Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 225.9 mi, about 3h 52m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,249 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,389
Quietest
2 AM
~50 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
25×
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 Flint, MI and Newberry, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
253 ft·17 sec·East Court Street
3
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Saginaw Street
4
Turn right onto East Third Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Third Street
5
Turn left onto Chavez Drive
483 ft·13 sec·Chavez Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 475 North
7
Merge onto I 475
9.7 mi·10 min·UAW Freeway
8
Merge onto I 75; US 23
38 mi·40 min·I 75; US 23
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
Given the 5-hour drive time, consider an early morning departure from Flint to maximize daylight. You can comfortably complete this trip in one day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, there are opportunities to stop along I 75. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without significant towns is the 225.9 miles on I 75. Planning your fuel stop before this segment is advisable. The single recommended stop is a good point to stretch your legs before the final leg.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.9 miles from Flint, MI, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 225.9 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 65 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.9 miles or 2h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 14m
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 Flint, 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 Flint, MI
This is one driving day of about 297.7 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Flint, 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 225.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 236.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Saginaw Street
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Third Street
Turn right onto East Third Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 475 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 475 North
5
236.5 mi into trip|~4h 5m 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
$49.66 one way
$99.32 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$53.97
$107.95
premium
$5.26
$61.64
$123.28
diesel
$6.18
$72.42
$144.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.3
1
$31.26
$14.29
Efficient EV
74.4
0
$26.05
$11.91
EV Truck/SUV
119.1
1
$41.68
$19.05
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Flint, MI
Morning
in Flint on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Widespread Frost
NNW 8 to 14 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:57PM 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
Morning
in Newberry on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
29°F
Partly Cloudy
W 0 to 5 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:57PM 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
4 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
5h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend about 79% of your time on highways, primarily on I 75 for the longest stretch of 225.9 miles. After that, you'll transition to M 28 and Tahquamenon Trail, which will feel more like surface road cruising. The highway portion means you'll experience a good number of exits and merges early on.
79% 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: 225.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M 28. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 297.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Third Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,358 ft589 ft
Total Climb
1,126 ft
Total Descent
1,106 ft
Highest Point
1,358 ft
~106.3 mi in
Elevation Range
769 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 Flint, MI to Newberry, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 123: Newberry along the way.
Flint is an industrial city an hour northwest of Detroit in Michigan. It was the home of many General Motors factories, including the Buick World Headquarters, Flint has fallen on hard times over the past 30 years due to the decline of the American automotive industry. Despite these misfortunes, the city has an outsized history, including decisive roles in the growth of the American labor movement and community schooling and evident in a host of extensive and well-endowed cultural institutions. Flint has seen a dramatic reduction in crime while simultaneously enjoying a revitalizing Downtown and growing colleges and universities are found within the city's limits.
Top landmarks
•Flint Institute of Arts — art school and museum in Flint, Michigan
•Capitol Theatre — movie theater and concert venue in Flint, Michigan, United States
•Robert J. Whaley House — historic house museum in Flint, Michigan
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 297.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 225.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 26 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.
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 26 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Third Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 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.
