Origin
Plymouth, MI
Morning in Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MI to Macomb, 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
1h 11m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MI
Ajdin Coric
Trip Overview
Plymouth, MI to Macomb, MI is 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m via North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of freeway and potentially other road types, making it a straightforward option for getting between these two locations. It's a relatively short distance, ideal for a quick hop without requiring extensive planning or an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Express) | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| M 53 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| 23 Mile Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Van Dyke Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| M 8 | 2.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 10.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Penniman Avenue
402 ft
·
22 sec
·
Penniman Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Plymouth Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Plymouth Road
4
Turn left onto North Haggerty Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Haggerty Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Schoolcraft Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 96 East
7
Merge onto I 96
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on M 8
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
M 8
11
Continue on M 8
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Davison Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
11 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward Rochester Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Rochester Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Rochester Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Big Beaver Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
19
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto M 53
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Dyke Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto M 53
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
M 53
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 20A
Toward 23 Mile Road East
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto Garfield Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garfield Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Enter roundabout
181 ft
·
4 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 25.4 miles from Plymouth, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express) toward I 96 Express: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 Express: Downtown
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Davison Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186B
Toward Davison Avenue
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
7
21.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Rochester Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67
Toward Rochester Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.93 one way
$15.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.76 | $19.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Morning in Macomb on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
77% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
1h 11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 56% highway share, primarily utilizing the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and the Jeffries Freeway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 10.8 miles on the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, offering a consistent pace for a portion of your journey. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests that while freeways are dominant, expect some variation in road type as you transition. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of faster roads and potentially some more local driving conditions.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in near I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express).
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 11.6 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Plymouth, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, M 53 North: Imlay City and 23 Mile Road East.
Toledo
20.8 mi in
|
~30m
M 53 North: Imlay City
40.5 mi in
|
~57m
|
via M 53
23 Mile Road East
45.6 mi in
|
~1h 2m
About the Cities
Starting in Plymouth, MI
Full guide →Plymouth is the name of two administrative entities in Wayne County in the state of Michigan. One is a small city, and the other is a township that surrounds the city and has its own government.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on North Walter P. Chrysler 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 Macomb, 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 11.6 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macomb, 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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