How far is Dearborn, MI from Detroit Beach, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Detroit Beach, MI is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Detroit Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Detroit Beach.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
24 m · 8 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Schaefer Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road
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Turn straight onto Schaefer Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Schaefer Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Toledo
1936 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Fisher Freeway
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Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
19.3 mi · 21 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dixie Highway, Downtown Monroe
2435 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Grand Boulevard
1256 ft · 57 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1077 ft · 48 sec · 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bronson Street
26 m · 5 sec · Bronson Street
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Turn right onto Navarre Boulevard
35 m · 5 sec · Navarre Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Navarre Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Detroit Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
19.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Detroit Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Detroit Beach?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Woodhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Dearborn and 16.8 miles from Detroit Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dearborn and Mostly Sunny near Detroit Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Woodhaven
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 Woodhaven.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Detroit Beach. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.23 km).
#1 Dearborn
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,367 |
| Coordinates | 42.3222600, -83.1763100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit Beach
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 2,087 |
| Coordinates | 41.9311600, -83.3268800 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Detroit Beach (-83.32688, 41.93116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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