How far is Birmingham, MI from Newark, MI?

The driving distance from Birmingham, MI to Newark, MI is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
39.84 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.17 mi
48.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.17 mi
Kilometers
48.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.84 mi
Kilometers
64.12 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-19T03:46
Arrive Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Birmingham
19.9 mi
00h 25m
To Newark
19.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
Destination
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodward Avenue

    147 m · 11 sec · Woodward Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · Woodward Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    24.8 mi · 27 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Grange Hall Road

    1705 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Grange Hall Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Grange Hall Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Holly Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Holly Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Belford Road

    1314 ft · 58 sec · Belford Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
24.8 mi · 62%
Woodward Avenue
5.08 mi · 13%
North Holly Road
3.75 mi · 9%
Grange Hall Road
3.62 mi · 9%
East Square Lake Road
1.56 mi · 4%
I 75 North
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

24.8 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 25m from Birmingham
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Birmingham and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Newark?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Birmingham and 19.9 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Birmingham and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Newark. Straight-line distance: 30.17 mi (48.56 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

City in Michigan

Population21,312
Coordinates42.5467000, -83.2113200
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Newark

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population1,040
Coordinates42.8600300, -83.6252300
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-83.21132, 42.5467)
End: Newark (-83.62523, 42.86003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.32 $10.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.65 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $5.30 $7.48 $14.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Newark. The current time is 03:46:25.

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.