How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Hamburg, MI?

The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Hamburg, MI is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.5 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.22 mi
19.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.22 mi
Kilometers
19.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.5 mi
Kilometers
23.34 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamburg
Fri, May 1, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Ann Arbor
Fri, May 1, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ann Arbor
2026-05-01T20:57
Arrive Hamburg
Fri, May 1, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ann Arbor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Northfield
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Ann Arbor
7.3 mi
00h 11m
To Hamburg
7.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Hamburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Hamburg.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit

    835 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Hamburg, Whitmore Lake

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 8 Mile Road

    72 m · 14 sec · 8 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto 8 Mile Road

    139 m · 12 sec · 8 Mile Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 8 Mile Road

    29 m · 5 sec · 8 Mile Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto 8 Mile Road

    83 m · 8 sec · 8 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 8 Mile Road

    45 m · 8 sec · 8 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto 8 Mile Road

    1516 ft · 43 sec · 8 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lemen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lemen Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 9 Mile Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · 9 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Spicer Road

    1 km · 1 min · Spicer Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hamburg Road

    1849 ft · 1 min · Hamburg Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamburg Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Hamburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
8.03 mi · 55%
M 14 East
1.25 mi · 9%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 9%
9 Mile Road
0.94 mi · 6%
Lemen Road
0.91 mi · 6%
Spicer Road
0.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

7.81 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 11m from Ann Arbor
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Hamburg?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Ann Arbor and 7.3 miles from Hamburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamburg.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northfield.

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

6 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

40 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

43 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 12.22 mi (19.67 km).

Ann Arbor

#1 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Hamburg

#2 Hamburg

Township of Livingston County, Michigan, United States

Population21,835
Coordinates42.4486500, -83.8016100
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Arbor (-83.74088, 42.27756)
End: Hamburg (-83.80161, 42.44865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.94 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.02 gal · 3.88 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.92 $3.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.65 $2.37 $4.75
Diesel $5.30 $2.71 $5.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Ann Arbor and Hamburg. The current time is 20:57:41.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.