Origin
New Baltimore, MI
Morning in New Baltimore on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Baltimore, MI to Clinton Township, 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
22m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Baltimore, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or local excursion between New Baltimore and Clinton Township, this 13.2-mile trip is an easy one-day affair. You can expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect distance for a brief afternoon outing. With a modest fuel budget of $2, it is an incredibly cost-effective journey through the Michigan landscape. Since both towns are located within the Midwest, the transition is seamless and familiar. You will navigate via a combination of Jefferson Avenue, North Groesbeck Highway, and William P. Rosso Highway. This route is straightforward enough that you will not need to worry about overnight lodging or complex trip planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Avenue | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| North Groesbeck Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| William P Rosso Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hall Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 23 Mile Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Avenue
— 5.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Baltimore, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on M 29
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Street
2
Continue on M 29
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
23 Mile Road
3
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto William P Rosso Highway
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
William P Rosso Highway
5
Continue on William P Rosso Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
William P Rosso Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on M 59
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hall Road
7
Take the exit
276 ft
·
10 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto M 59
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hall Road
9
Turn right onto M 97
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Groesbeck Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
13
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
M 59 / Hall Road
Merge onto M 59 / Hall Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
M 97 / North Groesbeck Highway
Turn right onto M 97 / North Groesbeck Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Clinton Township, MI
Morning in Clinton Township on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 14 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 13 at 1:45PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 13 at 1:45PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids 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
16 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
22m 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 lulled by a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire duration of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 5.2 miles spent on Jefferson Avenue, which serves as the primary backbone of your journey. The driving experience is purely local, requiring you to stay alert through various turns as you transition between the three main roads. It is a practical, no-frills drive that prioritizes direct access to your destination over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Jefferson Avenue.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Jefferson Avenue.
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 13.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.7 miles (Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (M 59 / Hall Road): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
611 ft
578 ft
Total Climb
37 ft
Total Descent
17 ft
Highest Point
611 ft
~10.4 mi in
Elevation Range
33 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Jefferson Avenue. 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 0.7 miles (Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (M 59 / Hall Road): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clinton Township, 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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