How far is Dearborn, MI from Harbor Beach, MI?
The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Harbor Beach, MI is about 126.8 miles (204 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Harbor Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Harbor Beach.
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Start on Michigan Avenue
3091 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
1488 ft · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
21.1 mi · 28 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Ford Freeway
42.3 mi · 45 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 25: USA, Port Huron
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Pine Grove Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Avenue
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Continue on 24th Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Kimball Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
10.4 mi · 12 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on South Ridge Street
1 km · 51 sec · South Ridge Street
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Continue on North Lakeshore Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · North Lakeshore Road
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Lake Shore Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lake Shore Road
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Continue on South Lakeshore Road
10.3 mi · 15 min · South Lakeshore Road
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Continue on South Huron Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South Huron Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
10 m · 1 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Harbor Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ford Freeway
Continue on Ford Freeway
42.3 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dearborn and Light Rain Likely near Harbor Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Harbor Beach?
The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Port Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Dearborn and 63.4 miles from Harbor Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dearborn and Light Rain Likely near Harbor Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Port Huron
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 Port Huron.
Port Huron
Lapeer station
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Harbor Beach. Straight-line distance: 108.48 mi (174.58 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 Harbor Beach
Town in Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,570 |
| Coordinates | 43.8447400, -82.6513200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harbor Beach (-82.65132, 43.84474)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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