How far is Bedford, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Bedford, MI to Macomb, MI is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.66 mi
02h 47m
Flight
117.61 mi
189.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.61 mi
Kilometers
189.28 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.66 mi
Kilometers
268.21 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dexter
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Bedford
74.9 mi
01h 23m
To Macomb
91.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on Hutchinson Road

    10 m · 4 sec · Hutchinson Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 37

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  3. 3

    Continue on Bedford Road North

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bedford Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue West

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Michigan Avenue West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    5 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Macomb.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 40%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 16%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 6%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 3%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 3%
M 53 North
5.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
01h 23m from Bedford
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Macomb?

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Bedford and 91.8 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Dexter

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

13 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

43 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

53 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

57 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 117.61 mi (189.28 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population32,199
Coordinates42.3953200, -85.2322200
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson Road (-85.232271, 42.395391)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.26 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.52 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Macomb. The current time is 02:26:40.

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.