Origin
Taylor, MI
Late night in Taylor on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor, MI to Berkley, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylor, MI
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Berkley, MI
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Trip Overview
This 23.2-mile journey from Taylor, MI to Berkley, MI is a quick trip, estimated to take just 37 minutes. It's an ideal one-day drive, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes the Southfield Freeway and Southfield Road, with a portion on West 12 Mile Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this drive is very budget-friendly. The highway-focused profile suggests a straightforward and efficient transit, perfect for a day trip within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Freeway | 13.2 mi | 17m |
| Southfield Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West 12 Mile Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Point Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wick Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Baske Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southfield Freeway
— 13.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, MI and Berkley, MI.
1
Start on Wick Road
518 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wick Road
2
Turn right onto West Point Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Point Street
3
Turn right onto Baske Street
471 ft
·
22 sec
·
Baske Street
4
Turn right onto US 24
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
6
Merge onto I 94
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 204
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 39 North: Southfield Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto M 39
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Southfield Road
12
Turn straight onto Southfield Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Southfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 12 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
12 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Point Street
Turn right onto West Point Street
Navigation decision point
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
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.
Exit 204
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M 39 North: Southfield Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward M 39 North: Southfield Freeway
6
21.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
West 12 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Berkley, MI
Late night in Berkley on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 61% of the route on freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.2 miles on the Southfield Freeway, offering a period of consistent speed. While primarily highway, the transition onto Southfield Road and West 12 Mile Road will introduce you to more local road driving. This mix provides a varied driving experience, moving from faster-paced freeway segments to more typical urban and suburban thoroughfares.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on Southfield Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southfield Freeway and Southfield Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Point Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Point Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Southfield 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 Berkley, 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 0.1 miles (West Point Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berkley, 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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