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Trip from Macomb, MI to Bingham Farms, MI

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

Drive Time

45m

Distance

33 mi

53 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

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Downtown Bingham Farms, MI, MI

Bingham Farms, MI

A. G. Rosales

Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Macomb to Bingham Farms, you are looking at a straightforward 33-mile commute within Michigan. Expect this drive to take approximately 45 minutes under normal conditions, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it is a highly economical route for a quick trip across the region. You will primarily navigate via Hall Road, 23 Mile Road, and South Telegraph Road to reach your destination. Because this is a short journey, you have plenty of flexibility in your scheduling, allowing you to easily complete the trek in a single afternoon or morning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hall Road 11.9 mi 13m
South Telegraph Road 6.6 mi 10m
23 Mile Road 3 mi 5m
Christopher Columbus Freeway 2.7 mi 2m
Garfield Road 2 mi 2m
I 75 1.6 mi 1m
I 75 BL 1.5 mi 2m
West Square Lake Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Hall Road — 11.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Bingham Farms, MI.

1

Start on this road

104 ft · 2 sec · this road
2

Continue on Garfield Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Garfield Road
3

Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Toward M 53 South: Detroit Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto M 53

2.7 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 17 Toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn right onto M 59

12 mi · 13 min · Hall Road
Use the right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Exit 40A Toward I 75 South: Detroit Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 75

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 75
10

Take the exit onto BL I 75

0.6 mi · 41 sec · BL I 75
Exit 75 Toward I 75 Business Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on I 75 BL

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 75 BL
12

Continue on US 24 BUS

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Merge onto US 24

0.1 mi · 10 sec · South Telegraph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

138 ft · 13 sec
15

Turn sharp left onto US 24

6.5 mi · 10 min · South Telegraph Road
Use the left lane.
16

Take the exit

146 ft · 13 sec
Use the left lane.
17

Turn sharp left onto US 24

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Telegraph Road
18

Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 13 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
19

Arrive at destination

West 13 Mile Road

Where to Stop

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

city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rochester Hills, MI

17 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

Southfield, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rochester Hills, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Macomb, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
5.1 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward M 53 South: Detroit

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward M 53 South: Detroit
8
8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac

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 17 Toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
7
20.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South: Detroit

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

Use the right lane. Exit 40A Toward I 75 South: Detroit
7
22.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | BL I 75

Take the exit onto BL I 75 toward I 75 Business

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 75 Toward I 75 Business
7
25.7 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 24 / South Telegraph Road

Turn sharp left onto US 24 / South Telegraph Road

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

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.16 one way

$10.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.66 $11.33
premium $4.89 $6.35 $12.70
diesel $5.61 $7.29 $14.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.58
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.89 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.62 $2.11

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 17, 2026

Origin

Macomb, MI

Morning in Macomb on Sunday

Local time

6:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Widespread Fog

NNE 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 5:33AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 5:09AM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Bingham Farms, MI

Morning in Bingham Farms on Sunday

Local time

6:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

45m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 33-mile stretch. Only 20% of your time will be spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your trip navigating local infrastructure. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Hall Road, which lasts for 11.9 miles before the route transitions. The character of the road changes as you move between these thoroughfares, requiring you to stay alert through various turns and intersections. It is a functional, practical drive that demands more driver engagement than a typical highway-heavy commute.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on Hall Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 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.

Between Macomb, MI and Bingham Farms, MI, road signs point toward M 53 South: Detroit, M 59: Mount Clemens and Pontiac.

M 53 South: Detroit

5.1 mi in | ~7m

M 59: Mount Clemens

8 mi in | ~11m

Pontiac

8 mi in | ~11m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 33 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on Hall Road. 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 Bingham Farms, 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 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 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 Bingham Farms, 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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