Origin
New Baltimore, MI
Morning in New Baltimore on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Baltimore, MI to Southfield, 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
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Southfield, MI
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Trip Overview
New Baltimore, MI to Southfield, MI is 35.6 miles and takes about 43m via Walter P Reuther Freeway and Ford Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Michigan. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick commute or a brief excursion, offering a direct path between these two locations. You'll likely find this route efficient for getting where you need to go without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 14.6 mi | 15m |
| Ford Freeway | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| 23 Mile Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Greenfield Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P Reuther Freeway
— 14.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Baltimore, MI and Southfield, MI.
1
Start on M 29
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Street
2
Continue on M 29
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
23 Mile Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
4
Merge onto I 94
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Ford Freeway
5
Continue on I 94
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 229
Toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 696
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 13
Toward Greenfield Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto Greenfield Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Greenfield Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
12
Arrive at destination
West 10 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 34.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West: Detroit
Navigation decision point
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
8
18.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
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 229
Toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
7
19 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
7
33.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Greenfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Greenfield Road
4
34.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Greenfield Road
Turn left onto Greenfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Southfield, MI
Morning in Southfield on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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
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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 80% of the 35.6 miles on freeways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.6 miles on the Walter P Reuther Freeway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a steady pace for most of the trip, with merging traffic as you approach Southfield. The majority of your travel will be on the Walter P Reuther Freeway and Ford Freeway.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Walter P Reuther Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P Reuther Freeway and Ford Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
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 43m 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 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 35.6 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 (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Walter P Reuther 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 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southfield, 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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