Origin
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Late night in Grosse Pointe Park on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Macomb, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
25.2 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the Midwest, the 31.8-mile drive from Grosse Pointe Park to Macomb is a quick transit. You can easily complete this journey in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because you will be navigating local roads like Alter Road, East Outer Drive, and Hern Avenue, you won't need to worry about heavy highway traffic. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical route for a quick commute or visit. This drive is entirely local, keeping you off the highway system for the duration of your trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield Road | 11.6 mi | 19m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Alter Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Utica Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East 12 Mile Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Outer Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hern Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garfield Road
— 11.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Park, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on East Jefferson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn right onto Alter Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Alter Road
3
Continue on East Outer Drive
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Outer Drive
4
Turn right onto Hern Avenue
95 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hern Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 94 East
6
Merge onto I 94
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 230
Toward 12 Mile Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto East 12 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 12 Mile Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto Utica Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Utica Road
10
Turn slight right onto Garfield Road
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Garfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout
181 ft
·
4 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Alter Road
Turn right onto Alter Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Hern Avenue
Turn right onto Hern Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward 12 Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 230
Toward 12 Mile Road
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
East 12 Mile Road
Turn left onto East 12 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
4 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
43m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 31.8 miles. The experience behind the wheel is centered on residential and local transit, requiring your full attention as you transition between Alter Road, East Outer Drive, and Hern Avenue. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, you should be prepared for frequent stops and turns. The personality of this drive is strictly functional, prioritizing steady navigation through the local landscape over high-speed travel.
32% 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: 11.6 mi on Garfield Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Alter Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 25.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Alter Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Hern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on Garfield Road. 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: at 0.1 miles (Alter Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Hern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 94 / Edsel Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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