How far is Detroit, MI from Lambertville, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Lambertville, MI is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59 mi
01h 14m
Flight
49.19 mi
79.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.19 mi
Kilometers
79.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59 mi
Kilometers
94.95 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lambertville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Lambertville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Detroit
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
South Rockwood
MI

City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America

From Detroit
29.5 mi
00h 37m
To Lambertville
29.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Griswold Street

    635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on John C Lodge Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint

    97 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    28.8 mi · 31 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Luna Pier

    2420 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Luna Pier Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Luna Pier Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lakeside Road

    2999 ft · 53 sec · Lakeside Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Telegraph Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Telegraph Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Sterns Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Sterns Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Secor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Secor Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Monroe Road

    142 m · 15 sec · Monroe Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lambert Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Lambert Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lambert Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
28.8 mi · 49%
Fisher Freeway
13.9 mi · 24%
East Sterns Road
4.78 mi · 8%
Telegraph Road
4.46 mi · 8%
Luna Pier Road
1.82 mi · 3%
I 75 South
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

28.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Rockwood
00h 37m from Detroit
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Detroit and Mostly Sunny near Lambertville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

South Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Detroit and 29.5 miles from Lambertville.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Rockwood

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

27 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

28 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

37 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

47 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Lambertville. Straight-line distance: 49.19 mi (79.16 km).

Detroit

#1 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
Lambertville

#2 Lambertville

City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Population9,953
Coordinates41.7658800, -83.6279900
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Lambertville (-83.62799, 41.76588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Lambertville. The current time is 06:43:33.

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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.