Origin
Hartland, MI
Late night in Hartland on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartland, MI to Macomb, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartland, MI
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Trip Overview
This 49.7-mile drive from Hartland to Macomb, Michigan, is a straightforward 1 hour and 14 minute journey. Given its short duration and modest $8 fuel cost, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip. The route largely sticks to local roads, offering a familiar Midwest driving experience. With no designated stops in the data, you can be flexible with your timing. This drive is ideal for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Road | 21.6 mi | 32m |
| West Huron Street | 18.2 mi | 25m |
| 23 Mile Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Garfield Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Old US-23 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Crouse Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highland Road
— 21.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto Crouse Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crouse Road
3
Turn left onto Old US-23
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old US-23
4
Turn left onto M 59
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Highland Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on M 59
18 mi
·
25 min
·
West Huron Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto M 53
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Christopher Columbus Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 20A
Toward 23 Mile Road East
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Garfield Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garfield Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout
181 ft
·
4 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Hartland, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 47.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
M 59 / Highland Road
Turn left onto M 59 / Highland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
41.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward M 53 North: Imlay City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
7
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward 23 Mile Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20A
Toward 23 Mile Road East
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
23 Mile Road
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Garfield Road
Turn left onto Garfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.77 one way
$15.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
77% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
14 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
1h 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 for most of this 49.7-mile trip, with only an 8% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 21.6 miles along Highland Road. This means you'll be navigating through communities and making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on open highways. The character of the drive will shift as you transition between different local roads, including Highland Road and 23 Mile Road, keeping your attention focused on the road ahead.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on Highland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near M 59 / Highland 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 49.7 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 2 miles (M 59 / Highland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hartland, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 53 North: Imlay City and 23 Mile Road East.
M 53 North: Imlay City
41.8 mi in
|
~1h 2m
23 Mile Road East
44.6 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on Highland 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 2 miles (M 59 / Highland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 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 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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