Origin
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Late night in Grosse Pointe Park on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Royal Oak, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Royal Oak, MI
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 18.7 miles, this short trek from Grosse Pointe Park to Royal Oak is an ideal day trip across the Michigan landscape. You can expect the journey to take roughly 30 minutes, making it a quick transit between these two Midwest locales. With a minimal fuel budget of $3, this route is exceptionally economical for commuters or casual travelers alike. Because the duration is so brief, there is no need for an overnight stay or complex planning. You will navigate primarily through local corridors, utilizing Conner Street and the Edsel Ford Freeway to reach your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Conner Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| East Jefferson Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| I-75 North to I-696 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Park, MI and Royal Oak, MI.
1
Start on East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Jefferson Avenue
Use the left lane.
2
Turn right onto Conner Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Conner Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 94
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 216A
Toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 16
Toward MI 1: Woodward Avenue, Detroit Zoo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
168 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 2nd Street
14
Turn right
185 ft
·
13 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
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 216A
Toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
15.9 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
17.4 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Royal Oak, MI
Late night in Royal Oak on Sunday
Local time
5:58 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
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
30m 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 highway experience, as this route features a 0% highway share according to standard travel classifications. You will spend the majority of your time navigating surface streets, including segments of I-94 West and the Edsel Ford Freeway. The personality of this drive is defined by frequent transitions and urban navigation rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. Staying alert is essential, as the route requires constant attention to local signage and changing traffic patterns throughout the 18.7-mile journey.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Edsel Ford Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (I-75 North to I-696 East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grosse Pointe Park, MI and Royal Oak, MI, road signs point toward Flint, Port Huron and Detroit Zoo.
Flint
7.6 mi in
|
~14m
Port Huron
15.7 mi in
|
~23m
Detroit Zoo
17.4 mi in
|
~26m
About the Cities
Arriving in Royal Oak, MI
Full guide →Royal Oak is a suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan known for its trendy downtown shopping area and bars. 1 mile South of Royal Oak is Ferndale, a place very similar to Royal Oak, known for its large lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender population. North of Royal Oak is Birmingham, an opulent area known for its upscale boutiques.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on North 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 Royal Oak, 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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (I-75 North to I-696 East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Royal Oak, 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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