How far is Detroit from Pontiac?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Detroit and Pontiac is 24.65 miles (39.67 km).
Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Pontiac, MI is 24.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Pontiac, Michigan is: 31.2 miles (50.21 km) by car.
Driving from Detroit to Pontiac will take approximately 00 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Detroit
Most populous city in Michigan, United States; county seat of Wayne County
| Population | 665369 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°19'53"N 83°2'45"W |
| Latitude | 42.3314300 |
| Longitude | -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pontiac
City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 58911 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°38'20"N 83°17'28"W |
| Latitude | 42.6389200 |
| Longitude | -83.2910500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Pontiac: North Perry Street (-83.291253,42.638882)
Estimated Travel Time Between Detroit and Pontiac
The distance between Detroit and Pontiac is 50 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Detroit and Pontiac. The current time is 21:36:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.17 liters (1.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Detroit and Pontiac.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Detroit to Pontiac is $4.52 (diesel $5.34).
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on August 19, 2022.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Detroit and Pontiac (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
