How far is Bertrand, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Bertrand, MI to Macomb, MI is about 240.5 miles (387 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
240.49 mi
03h 51m
Flight
180.67 mi
290.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.67 mi
Kilometers
290.76 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.49 mi
Kilometers
387.03 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bertrand
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bertrand
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bertrand
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Bertrand
112.5 mi
01h 55m
To Macomb
127.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Bertrand and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bond Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bond Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Detroit Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Detroit Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dailey Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Dailey Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    100 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dutch Settlement Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dutch Settlement Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Twin Lakes Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Twin Lakes Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hatch Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hatch Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Glenwood Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Glenwood Road

  10. 10

    Continue on 96th Avenue

    1909 ft · 30 sec · 96th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 215

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 215

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto M-51

    2 mi · 3 min · M-51

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 51

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 51

  14. 14

    Continue on West Delaware Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Delaware Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 51

    962 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 51

  16. 16

    Continue on M-51

    5.7 mi · 8 min · M-51

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East

    1334 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  27. 27

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  36. 36

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

    5 mi · 5 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bertrand 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
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
115 mi · 48%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 11%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 4%
Detroit Road
9.01 mi · 4%
M-51
7.66 mi · 3%
Dailey Road
7.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
180.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
01h 55m from Bertrand
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bertrand 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 Bertrand to Macomb?

The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Bertrand and 127.9 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.02 one way or $64.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

49 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bertrand and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 180.67 mi (290.76 km).

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#1 Bertrand

Township in Berrien County, Michigan

Population2,599
Coordinates41.7744900, -86.2622300
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Bond Street (-86.262239, 41.77449)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.12 L · about $32.02
Round trip
$64.03
16.98 gal · 64.24 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.02 $64.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.11 $72.22
Premium $4.65 $39.51 $79.02
Diesel $5.30 $45.03 $90.06

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 Bertrand and Macomb. The current time is 00:24:54.

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.