Newberry, MI to Detroit, MI is 362.6 miles and takes about 6h 29m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Michigan. Expect a drive that is predominantly on the highway, making it a straightforward connection between the Upper Peninsula and the southeastern part of the state. It's a solid option for a single-day drive if you're looking to cover ground efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
181.3 miles from Newberry, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
300 mi
5h 12m
M 28
23.7 mi
27m
M-123
22.2 mi
26m
M 123
11 mi
12m
Newberry Avenue
3.6 mi
6m
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.7 mi
1m
East Congress Street
0.5 mi
1m
Woodward Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 300 mi, about 5h 12m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 146 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,406 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,359
Quietest
2 AM
~147 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newberry, MI and Detroit, MI.
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Start on East John Street
72 ft·8 sec·East John Street
2
Turn left onto M 123
3.6 mi·6 min·Newberry Avenue
3
Turn left onto M 28
24 mi·27 min·M 28
4
Continue on M 123
11 mi·12 min·M 123
5
At end of road, turn left onto M 123; H-40
406 ft·6 sec·Front Street
6
Continue on M 123; H-40
22 mi·26 min·M-123
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
8
Merge onto I 75
102 mi·1 hr 45 min·I 75
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi·2 hr 7 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
63 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375
0.7 mi·1 min·Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Jefferson Avenue EastUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive
133 ft·8 sec·Chrysler Drive
15
Turn right onto East Congress Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Congress Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
449 ft·19 sec·Woodward Avenue
17
Turn right onto Cadillac Square
126 ft·4 sec·Cadillac Square
18
Arrive at destination
Cadillac Square
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour drive time, starting early from Newberry is advisable to ensure you arrive in Detroit with plenty of daylight. You'll have one main road, I 75, for the longest stretch, so planning your fuel stops around that major artery is key. While the drive is manageable in one day, factor in the $55 fuel cost and potential for traffic as you approach Detroit. Consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and stay alert.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.3 miles from Newberry, MI, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 300 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.3 miles or 3h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Detroit, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newberry, 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 Newberry, MI
This is one driving day of about 362.6 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newberry, 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 75 for about 300 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 162.8 and 361.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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162.8 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
6
297.9 mi into trip|~5h 17m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
361 mi into trip|~6h 25m in|I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
361.7 mi into trip|~6h 26m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Avenue East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Jefferson Avenue East
6
361.9 mi into trip|~6h 27m in|East Congress Street
Turn right onto East Congress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.55 one way
$107.10 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg127 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$59.12
$118.23
premium
$4.72
$67.32
$134.65
diesel
$4.80
$68.47
$136.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
108.8
1
$38.07
$17.40
Efficient EV
90.7
1
$31.73
$14.50
EV Truck/SUV
145
1
$50.76
$23.21
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Newberry, MI
Late night
in Newberry on Monday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Smoke
0 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Detroit, MI
Late night
in Detroit on Monday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Smoke
E 2 mph0% chanceLive 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
15 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
6h 29m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 83% of the drive on major roads like I 75, M 28, and M-123. You'll encounter a long stretch of 300 miles primarily on I 75. The transition to more rural cruising will occur after the majority of your highway miles are completed. Be prepared for a significant amount of high-speed driving for most of this trip.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 300 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M 28. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 162.8 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort6/10
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 362.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 162.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 297.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 361 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Detroit is a major metropolis in the US state of Michigan that has had a profound impact on the world. From the advent of the automotive assembly line to the Motown sound, modern techno and rock music, Detroit continues to shape both American and global culture. The city has seen many of its historic buildings renovated, and is bustling with new developments and attractions that complement its world-class museums and theatres. After a long economic slump and decrease in population, Detroit has developed a reputation for crime and urban decline, but revitalization means that it is an exciting destination filled with technological advance and historic charm.
Top landmarks
•Detroit Institute of Arts — art museum in Detroit, Michigan
•Michigan Central Station — historic former railroad station in Detroit, Michigan
•Fisher Building — skyscraper in Detroit, Michigan, United States, including the Fisher Theater
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 29m. Total distance: 362.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 300 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 29 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Detroit, 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. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 162.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 297.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 361 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Detroit, MI before the return drive.
