How far is Detroit, MI from Hamburg, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Hamburg, MI is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Hamburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Hamburg.
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Start on Cadillac Square
95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square
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Turn right onto Bates Street
75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street
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Turn right onto East Congress Street
649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street
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Turn left onto Griswold Street
635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on John C Lodge Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
2406 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
14.5 mi · 16 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hamburg, Whitmore Lake
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 8 Mile Road
72 m · 14 sec · 8 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 8 Mile Road
139 m · 12 sec · 8 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 8 Mile Road
29 m · 5 sec · 8 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 8 Mile Road
83 m · 8 sec · 8 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 8 Mile Road
45 m · 8 sec · 8 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 8 Mile Road
1516 ft · 43 sec · 8 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Lemen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lemen Road
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Turn left onto 9 Mile Road
1.5 km · 1 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on Spicer Road
1 km · 1 min · Spicer Road
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Continue on Hamburg Road
1849 ft · 1 min · Hamburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Hamburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
Continue straight
17.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Detroit and Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Hamburg?
The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Detroit and 25.7 miles from Hamburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Detroit and Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamburg.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Ann Arbor station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 39.41 mi (63.43 km).
#1 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
| Population | 665,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.3314300, -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamburg
Township of Livingston County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 21,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.4486500, -83.8016100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamburg (-83.80161, 42.44865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
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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