Origin
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Grosse Pointe Park, 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
41 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 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
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 planning a trip from Macomb to Grosse Pointe Park, expect a straightforward 25.2-mile journey that typically takes about 43 minutes. Since this route keeps you entirely within the Midwest, it serves as a simple transition between these two Michigan communities. You won't need an overnight stay for this drive, as it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. Budgeting about $4 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance in a standard vehicle. Because there are no required stops along the way, you can easily complete the trip in one go without breaking up your travel time.
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 | 4m |
| East 12 Mile Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Outer Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pemberton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garfield Road
— 11.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
1
Start on this road
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Garfield Road
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Garfield Road
Use the straight lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto Utica Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Utica Road
4
Turn left onto East 12 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 12 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 94: Detroit, Port Huron
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 94
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 222A
Toward Outer Drive, Chalmers Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto East Outer Drive
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Outer Drive
9
Continue on Alter Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Alter Road
10
Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Jefferson Avenue
11
Turn left onto Pemberton Road
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pemberton Road
12
Arrive at destination
Pemberton Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Utica Road
At end of road, turn left onto Utica Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East 12 Mile Road
Turn left onto East 12 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward I 94: Detroit, Port Huron
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 94: Detroit, Port Huron
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~25m 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.
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Outer Drive, Chalmers Avenue
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 222A
Toward Outer Drive, Chalmers Avenue
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
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Late night in Grosse Pointe Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 cooler 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that avoids highways entirely, maintaining a 0% highway share throughout the trip. You will navigate a series of local thoroughfares, primarily relying on Garfield Road, Utica Road, and East 12 Mile Road to reach your destination. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires your full attention as you transition through various local intersections and turns. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience where the road conditions reflect the suburban landscape of the region. There are no extended, uninterrupted stretches here, so keep your focus on the frequent directional changes.
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 11.6 miles in near Utica 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 11.6 miles (Utica Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (East 12 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Grosse Pointe Park, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Huron along the way.
Port Huron
14.3 mi in
|
~25m
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 11.6 miles (Utica Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (East 12 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grosse Pointe Park, 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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