How far is Bloomfield Hills, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Bloomfield Hills, MI to Flint, MI is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
46.25 mi
00h 44m
Flight
37.15 mi
59.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.15 mi
Kilometers
59.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.25 mi
Kilometers
74.44 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield Hills
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield Hills
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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Bloomfield Hills
23.1 mi
00h 22m
To Flint
23.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W
Destination
45°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 Bloomfield Hills and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield Hills and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodward Avenue

    705 ft · 17 sec · Woodward Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    30 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Woodward Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    34.6 mi · 37 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

    2062 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield Hills and Flint.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
34.6 mi · 75%
UAW Freeway
6.47 mi · 14%
Woodward Avenue
1.94 mi · 4%
East Square Lake Road
1.56 mi · 3%
I 75 North
0.82 mi · 2%
M 21
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

34.6 mi · 00h 37m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 22m from Bloomfield Hills
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Bloomfield Hills and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield Hills to Flint?

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 23.1 miles from Bloomfield Hills and 23.1 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bloomfield Hills and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.

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 Bloomfield Hills and Flint. Straight-line distance: 37.15 mi (59.79 km).

Bloomfield Hills

#1 Bloomfield Hills

City in Michigan

Population3,988
Coordinates42.5836400, -83.2454900
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodward Avenue (-83.245437, 42.583667)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $4.65 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.30 $8.65 $17.29

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 Bloomfield Hills and Flint. The current time is 02:04:23.

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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.