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Trip from Macomb, MI to New Haven, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

15m

Distance

10.3 mi

17 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m

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

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New Haven, MI

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit in Michigan, the 10.3-mile trip from Macomb to New Haven is an ideal choice. Spanning just 15 minutes of travel time, this journey serves as a highly efficient connection between these two Midwest communities. You will not need to worry about lodging or overnight planning, as this is easily managed as a single-day trip. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be plenty to cover the distance, making it an incredibly economical commute. Because there are no required stops along the way, you can move through the area with minimal interruption. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary hassle.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
26 Mile Road 8.3 mi 12m
Romeo Plank Road 1.1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Gratiot Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 26 Mile Road — 8.3 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and New Haven, MI.

1

Start on this road

301 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Continue on Romeo Plank Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road
3

Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

8.3 mi · 12 min · 26 Mile Road
4

Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Gratiot Avenue
5

Turn left onto Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
6

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in | 26 Mile Road

Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

Navigation decision point

3
9.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | Gratiot Avenue

Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
9.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.61 one way

$3.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.77 $3.54
premium $4.89 $1.98 $3.96
diesel $5.61 $2.27 $4.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.1 0 $1.08 $0.49
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.90 $0.41
EV Truck/SUV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 21, 2026

Origin

Macomb, MI

Morning in Macomb on Tuesday

Local time

6:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 5 to 8 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:04PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:04PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

New Haven, MI

Morning in New Haven on Tuesday

Local time

6:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 6 to 10 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:04PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:04PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

15m 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 that keeps you engaged rather than cruising on monotonous interstates. With zero highway share, your entire 15-minute journey takes place on local roads, requiring your full attention at intersections. You will spend the bulk of your time on 26 Mile Road, which accounts for an 8.3-mile stretch of the trip. The route transitions through Romeo Plank Road and Main Street, shifting the driving environment as you navigate the local grid. Because this path avoids high-speed expressways, you should anticipate a steady, moderate pace throughout the entire 10.3 miles.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on 26 Mile Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near 26 Mile Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Macomb, MI to New Haven, MI is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (26 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (Gratiot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

645 ft 613 ft

Total Climb

74 ft

Total Descent

73 ft

Highest Point

645 ft

~8.1 mi in

Elevation Range

33 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on 26 Mile 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 1.1 miles (26 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (Gratiot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, 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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