Origin
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Birmingham, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Birmingham, MI
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Macomb and Birmingham, MI, covers a quick 23.4-mile stretch that typically takes around 37 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate via a combination of 23 Mile Road, the Christopher Columbus Freeway, and East Big Beaver Road. With fuel costs estimated at $4, this is a budget-friendly commute within the Midwest. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the straightforward nature of this drive makes it a simple transition between these two Michigan locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| East Big Beaver Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| 23 Mile Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Garfield Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Adams Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Maple Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Woodward Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Freeway
— 7.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Birmingham, 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
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Christopher Columbus Freeway
6
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on East Big Beaver Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East Big Beaver Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Adams Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Adams Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto East Maple Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Maple Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto M 1
277 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Woodward Avenue
11
Continue on M 1
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
M 1
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
23 Mile Road
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
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
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Metropolitan Parkway
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
21.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Adams Road
Turn left onto Adams Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
East Maple Road
Turn right onto East Maple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Birmingham, MI
Late night in Birmingham on Sunday
Local time
3:34 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
19 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
37m 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?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with regional freeway travel. You will spend about 45% of your time on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower-paced segments of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Christopher Columbus Freeway, where you can settle in for 7.6 miles of consistent driving. As you progress from Macomb toward Birmingham, the road transitions from suburban arterials to more high-speed freeway corridors. Expect a functional drive that blends the efficiency of major thoroughfares with the necessity of navigating local streets to reach your final destination.
45% 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: 7.6 mi on Christopher Columbus Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near 23 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (23 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
790 ft
605 ft
Total Climb
245 ft
Total Descent
95 ft
Highest Point
790 ft
~21.7 mi in
Elevation Range
185 ft
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.
On the drive from Macomb, MI to Birmingham, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 53 South: Detroit along the way.
M 53 South: Detroit
5.1 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on Christopher Columbus Freeway. 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 (23 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Birmingham, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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