Origin
New Baltimore, MI
Late night in New Baltimore on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Baltimore, MI to Taylor, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
New Baltimore, MI to Taylor, MI is 48 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via the Edsel Ford Freeway and Ford Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily within the Midwest region of Michigan. Expect a relatively quick trip that's easily doable in a single day, making it ideal for those needing to get from point A to point B without much fuss. It's a practical option for local travel, connecting two points within the greater Detroit metropolitan area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 21.1 mi | 27m |
| Ford Freeway | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| 23 Mile Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Green Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wick Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edsel Ford Freeway
— 21.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Baltimore, MI and Taylor, 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
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 94
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 202
Toward US 24: Telegraph Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto US 24
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
10
Turn right
142 ft
·
12 sec
11
Turn right
102 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn right onto Wick Road
227 ft
·
7 sec
·
Wick Road
13
Arrive at destination
Wick Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from New Baltimore, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 45.8 and 48 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
45.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Telegraph Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 202
Toward US 24: Telegraph Road
8
46.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor
4
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Wick Road
Turn right onto Wick Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$15.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Taylor, MI
Late night in Taylor on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Roseville, MI
24 mi in
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
15 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
1h 2m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey on major freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the Edsel Ford Freeway and Ford Freeway, experiencing a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.1 miles on the Edsel Ford Freeway, offering a period of steady travel. The drive maintains a highway character for the majority of its 48 miles, providing a direct and efficient connection between New Baltimore and Taylor.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on Edsel Ford Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Edsel Ford Freeway and Ford Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 48 miles you will encounter 8 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 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on Edsel Ford Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Taylor, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Taylor, 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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