Origin
New Baltimore, MI
Late night in New Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Baltimore, MI to Macomb, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13 mi
21 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Trip Overview
This short 13-mile drive from New Baltimore, MI to Macomb, MI will only take about 21 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With no highway driving, you'll stick to local roads like 23 Mile Road and Romeo Plank Road for the entire journey. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should cover this short hop within the Midwest region. Since it's such a brief excursion, it's definitely best suited as a single-day trip. The profile indicates a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent navigation adjustments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Mile Road | 10 mi | 16m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Green Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 25 Mile Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
23 Mile Road
— 10 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Baltimore, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on M 29
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Street
2
Continue on M 29
10 mi
·
16 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
4
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
155 ft
·
3 sec
·
25 Mile Road
5
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
25 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout
81 ft
·
2 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
25 Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
25 Mile Road
Straight onto 25 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
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
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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?
Expect a decidedly local feel on this route, with a "turn-heavy local drive" profile and zero highway share. Your longest continuous stretch will be about 10 miles along 23 Mile Road. The roads you'll primarily use include 23 Mile Road, Romeo Plank Road, and Green Street. This isn't a high-speed transit; instead, picture navigating through communities with frequent intersections and changes in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on 23 Mile Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 10.5 miles in near Romeo Plank Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Baltimore, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (25 Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.7 miles (25 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 10 miles on 23 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 10.5 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (25 Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.7 miles (25 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macomb, 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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