How far is Auburn Hills, MI from Newark, MI?

The driving distance from Auburn Hills, MI to Newark, MI is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
28.75 mi
00h 37m
Flight
23.14 mi
37.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.14 mi
Kilometers
37.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.75 mi
Kilometers
46.27 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 16, 1:26 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn Hills
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 16, 1:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Auburn Hills
14.4 mi
00h 18m
To Newark
14.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn Hills and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Hills and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Shimmons Road

    1778 ft · 1 min · Shimmons Road

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Lapeer Road

    1598 ft · 30 sec · South Lapeer Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Flint, Detroit

    1.1 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    912 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Grange Hall Road

    1705 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Grange Hall Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Grange Hall Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Holly Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Holly Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Belford Road

    1314 ft · 58 sec · Belford Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn Hills and Newark.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
19.7 mi · 69%
North Holly Road
3.75 mi · 13%
Grange Hall Road
3.62 mi · 13%
I 75
0.71 mi · 2%
Shimmons Road
0.39 mi · 1%
South Lapeer Road
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

19.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 18m from Auburn Hills
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn Hills to Newark?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Auburn Hills and 14.4 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springfield, 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 Springfield.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn Hills and Newark. Straight-line distance: 23.14 mi (37.24 km).

Auburn Hills

#1 Auburn Hills

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Population24,880
Coordinates42.6875300, -83.2341000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newark

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population1,040
Coordinates42.8600300, -83.6252300
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn Hills (-83.2341, 42.68753)
End: Newark (-83.62523, 42.86003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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

Prices in Michigan · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn Hills and Newark. The current time is 12:49:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.