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

The driving distance from Detroit Beach, MI to Detroit, MI is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
36.94 mi
00h 41m
Flight
31.18 mi
50.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.18 mi
Kilometers
50.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.94 mi
Kilometers
59.45 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sat, May 2, 3:24 PM EDT
Return by in Detroit Beach
Sat, May 2, 4:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit Beach
2026-05-02T14:42
Arrive Detroit
Sat, May 2, 3:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
19 mi
00h 20m
To Detroit
18 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Fisher Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
19.7 mi · 53%
Fisher Freeway
14.9 mi · 40%
North Dixie Highway
1.64 mi · 4%
Grand River Avenue
0.7 mi · 2%
Grand Boulevard
0.24 mi · 1%
8th Street
0.2 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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodhaven
00h 20m from Detroit Beach
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit Beach and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 19 miles from Detroit Beach and 18 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Detroit. Straight-line distance: 31.18 mi (50.18 km).

Detroit Beach

#1 Detroit Beach

Unincorporated community in Michigan

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

#2 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Navarre Boulevard (-83.326892, 41.931136)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.65 $6.05 $12.10
Diesel $5.30 $6.90 $13.79

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit Beach and Detroit. The current time is 14:42:55.

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.