How far is Brighton, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Brighton, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Clinton Township.
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Start on East Grand River Avenue
15 m · 8 sec · East Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2451 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Spencer Street
1195 ft · 34 sec · Spencer Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-96 EAST: Detroit
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 North, I 96 East: Flint, Detroit
1844 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
848 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway
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Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on South Chrysler Drive
893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive
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Turn left
91 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road
152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.1 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway
7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway
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Turn left onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and Clinton Township.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 East
Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brighton and Sunny near Clinton Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Bingham Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Brighton and 25.7 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brighton and Sunny near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Bingham Farms
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bingham Farms.
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 43.96 mi (70.75 km).
#1 Brighton
Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States
| Population | 18,895 |
| Coordinates | 42.5294800, -83.7802200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.71 | $19.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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