Origin
Newaygo, MI
Late night in Newaygo on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newaygo, 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
3h 53m
Distance
195.6 mi
315 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newaygo, MI
Katerina Holmes
Trip Overview
This 195.6-mile drive from Newaygo to Macomb, Michigan, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 53 minutes on the road, primarily utilizing major interstates like I-96, I-69, and I-75. With a highway share of 74%, this route offers a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $31, making it an economical option for a day trip. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides. This drive is well-suited for those who prefer efficient travel between two points within Michigan.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.8 miles from Newaygo, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 58 mi | 1h 2m |
| I 69 | 51.5 mi | 52m |
| I 75 | 34.7 mi | 37m |
| Apple Avenue | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Alpine Avenue Northwest | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| South Mason Drive | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| North Newaygo Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 58 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newaygo, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto M 37; M 82
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Road
3
Continue on M 37; M 82
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Adams Street
4
Continue on M 37; M 82
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mason Drive
5
Continue on M 37
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 37
6
Continue on M 37
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Mason Drive
7
Continue on M 37
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Maple Street
8
Continue on M 37
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mason Drive
9
Continue on M 37
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Newaygo Road
10
Enter roundabout onto M 37; M 46
165 ft
·
1 sec
·
Apple Avenue
11
Continue on M 37; M 46
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Apple Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on M 37
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Alpine Avenue Northwest
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 96; M 37
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 96; M 37
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
2.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 89
Toward I 69 East: Flint
16
Merge onto I 69
52 mi
·
52 min
·
I 69
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
19
Merge onto I 75; US 23
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75; US 23
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 BL
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
24
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
26
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
27
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
29
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
30
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
31
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
33
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
34
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
35
Continue on Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
36
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
37
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
38
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
39
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
40
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 3 hour and 53 minute drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize your daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Macomb. With only one stop suggested, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to stretch your legs. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 58 miles on I-96, so plan a brief break before or after that segment if needed. Given the $31 fuel cost, ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Newaygo to minimize stops. This relatively short duration makes it a manageable one-day adventure.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.8 miles from Newaygo, MI, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.8 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macomb, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newaygo, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newaygo, MI
This is one driving day of about 195.6 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Newaygo, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 58 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.8 miles from Newaygo, 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 255 decision points cluster between mile 31.5 and 182.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
31.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
143.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit
6
144.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
8
179.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
6
182.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
|
Tienken Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.58 one way
$61.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.58 | $67.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.64 | $75.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.19 | $86.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
| Efficient EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.38 | $12.52 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 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
3h 53m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey taking place on interstates. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including a notable 58-mile segment on I-96. The profile suggests a generally efficient and direct path, minimizing time spent on slower local roads. While primarily interstate driving, the transition between I-96, I-69, and I-75 will keep the route dynamic enough to avoid monotony. It's a route designed for covering ground effectively, with minimal detours.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 195.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newaygo, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
Detroit
143.9 mi in
|
~2h 44m
M 24: Pontiac
179.3 mi in
|
~3h 23m
Lapeer
179.3 mi in
|
~3h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 195.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Macomb, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Macomb, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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