Origin
New Haven, MI
Morning in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, 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
21m
Distance
13.3 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
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 Haven, MI
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Clinton Township, MI
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Trip Overview
New Haven, MI to Clinton Township, MI is 13.3 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Gratiot Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within Michigan's Midwest region, primarily utilizing local roads. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, offering flexibility for departure times. You'll navigate through familiar suburban landscapes as you make your way to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gratiot Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| North Groesbeck Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| 21 Mile Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Harrington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moravian Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gratiot Avenue
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
3
Turn right onto 21 Mile Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
21 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto North Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on M 97
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Groesbeck Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Harrington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Moravian Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
9
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Red Oaks Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
21 Mile Road
Turn right onto 21 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North Avenue
Turn left onto North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Harrington Street
Turn right onto Harrington Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
White Oaks Drive
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 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 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
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
9:53 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
1 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
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?
This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, presenting a dynamic local road experience with no highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on Gratiot Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. You'll primarily be on Gratiot Avenue, North Groesbeck Highway, and 21 Mile Road, all of which are local thoroughfares. Expect a consistent pace, as the 0% highway share means you'll be at local speeds for the entire journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Gratiot Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near 21 Mile Road.
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 21m 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 6.8 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (Harrington Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.3 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 6.2 miles on Gratiot 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 6.8 miles (21 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (Harrington Street): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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