Origin
Newberry, MI
Late night in Newberry on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newberry, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 18m
Distance
297.7 mi
479 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 5m
★
6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 29m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newberry, MI
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Trip Overview
Newberry, MI to Flint, MI is 297.7 miles and takes about 5h 18m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Midwest, taking you from one Michigan point to another. With a highway share of 79%, expect a largely efficient journey on well-maintained roads. This route is best suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Consider this a practical transit rather than a destination in itself.
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
148.8 miles from Newberry, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 226 mi | 3h 52m |
| M 28 | 23.7 mi | 27m |
| M-123 | 22.2 mi | 26m |
| M 123 | 11 mi | 12m |
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| Newberry Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| East Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 226 mi, about 3h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newberry, MI and Flint, MI.
1
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 right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
12
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
13
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 18m estimated duration, starting your drive from Newberry in the morning will comfortably get you to Flint before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 226-mile stretch on I 75, as services can be spaced out. The $47 fuel estimate is a helpful guide for budgeting your trip. Since this is a single-day journey, a morning departure is your best bet for a relaxed arrival.
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 148.8 miles from Newberry, MI, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226 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 65 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.8 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, 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.
+
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 297.7 miles and 5h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 226 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.8 miles from Newberry, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 226 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 162.8 and 297.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
286.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 5m in
|
I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
5
296.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 16m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
297.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 17m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
297.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 18m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.54 one way
$93.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $51.10 | $102.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $57.29 | $114.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.73 | $131.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.26 | $14.29 |
| Efficient EV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.05 | $11.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.1 | 1 | $41.68 | $19.05 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
3 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
5h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 predominantly highway-focused, with 79% of the route utilizing faster roads like I 75. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch of 226 miles on I 75, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, you'll also navigate segments on M 28 and M-123, which may offer a slight change of scenery and driving feel. Expect a mostly uninterrupted flow, ideal for covering ground efficiently.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 226 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M 28. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 162.8 miles in near I 75.
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 5h 18m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 286.9 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 296.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
On the drive from Newberry, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
162.8 mi in
|
~2h 58m
|
via I 75
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 18m. Total distance: 297.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 226 miles on I 75. 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.
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 162.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 286.9 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 296.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Flint, MI before the return drive.
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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