How far is Elmwood, MI from New Bristol Location, MI?

The driving distance from Elmwood, MI to New Bristol Location, MI is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.66 mi
00h 51m
Flight
26.33 mi
42.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.33 mi
Kilometers
42.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.66 mi
Kilometers
57.39 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Bristol Location
Wed, Apr 15, 4:23 PM CDT
Return by in Elmwood
Wed, Apr 15, 5:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmwood
2026-04-15T15:32
Arrive New Bristol Location
Wed, Apr 15, 4:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmwood
9:30 PM CDT
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
Iron River
MI

City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America

From Elmwood
17.8 mi
00h 25m
To New Bristol Location
17.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elmwood and New Bristol Location.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood and New Bristol Location.

  1. 1

    Start on Federal Forest Highway 16

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Federal Forest Highway 16

  2. 2

    Turn left

    27.8 mi · 33 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lind Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Lind Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New Bristol Road

    2700 ft · 2 min · New Bristol Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Bristol Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmwood and New Bristol Location.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Federal Forest Highway 16
4.9 mi · 14%
Lind Road
1.5 mi · 4%
New Bristol Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

27.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iron River
00h 25m from Elmwood
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Elmwood and Rain Showers Likely near New Bristol Location.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmwood to New Bristol Location?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Iron River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Elmwood and 17.9 miles from New Bristol Location.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Elmwood and Rain Showers Likely near New Bristol Location.

Stop Ideas Near Iron River

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

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

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L'Anse, MI

75 mi away
102 North Main Street
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Marquette, Michigan

105 mi away
1325 Commerce Drive
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Houghton, Michigan

114 mi away
Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street
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Hancock, MI

115 mi away
125 Quincy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmwood and New Bristol Location. Straight-line distance: 26.33 mi (42.38 km).

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#1 Elmwood

Township in Tuscola County, Michigan

Population1,134
Coordinates46.2221700, -88.9098600
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Bristol Location

New Bristol Location is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.1044000, -88.3865200
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmwood (-88.90986, 46.22217)
End: New Bristol Location (-88.38652, 46.1044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmwood and New Bristol Location. The current time is 15:32:35.

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.