How far is Detroit Beach, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit Beach, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
32.12 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.1 mi
45.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.12 mi
Kilometers
51.7 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit Beach
2026-04-22T10:52
Arrive Dearborn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Detroit Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodhaven
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Detroit Beach
16.7 mi
00h 20m
To Dearborn
15.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit Beach and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit Beach and Dearborn.

  1. 1

    Start on Navarre Boulevard

    35 m · 8 sec · Navarre Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bronson Street

    26 m · 7 sec · Bronson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1077 ft · 48 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Boulevard

    1256 ft · 1 min · Grand Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dixie Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Detroit

    2277 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Fisher Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Fisher Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 85: Fort Street, Schaefer Highway

    1049 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Highway North

    531 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Schaefer Highway South

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Highway South

  12. 12

    Continue on Schaefer Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Schaefer Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit Beach and Dearborn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
19.7 mi · 61%
Fisher Freeway
7.79 mi · 24%
Schaefer Road
1.77 mi · 6%
Schaefer Highway South
1.66 mi · 5%
North Dixie Highway
1.64 mi · 5%
Grand Boulevard
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

19.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodhaven
00h 20m from Detroit Beach
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Detroit Beach and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Detroit Beach to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 16.7 miles from Detroit Beach and 15.4 miles from Dearborn.

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 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Detroit Beach and Sunny near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Woodhaven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodhaven, 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 Woodhaven.

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

18 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

20 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

29 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

40 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit Beach and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.23 km).

Detroit Beach

#1 Detroit Beach

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population2,087
Coordinates41.9311600, -83.3268800
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Navarre Boulevard (-83.326892, 41.931136)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.81 $9.61
Premium $4.65 $5.26 $10.52
Diesel $5.30 $5.99 $11.99

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit Beach and Dearborn. The current time is 10:52:53.

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.