How far is Flint, MI from Berkley, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Berkley, MI is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.57 mi
01h 04m
Flight
43.5 mi
70.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.5 mi
Kilometers
70.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.57 mi
Kilometers
84.6 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Berkley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Flint
26.3 mi
00h 32m
To Berkley
26.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Berkley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Berkley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    102 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fifth Street

    1262 ft · 30 sec · East Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    34.6 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business

    1 km · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Woodward Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    125 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Woodward Avenue

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Woodward Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Coolidge Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 12 Mile Road

    31 m · 3 sec · 12 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Berkley.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
41.2 mi · 78%
Woodward Avenue
7.39 mi · 14%
I 75 Business
2.16 mi · 4%
Coolidge Highway
1.03 mi · 2%
East Fifth Street
0.56 mi · 1%
12 Mile Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight right

34.6 mi · 00h 37m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
43.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 32m from Flint
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Sunny near Berkley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Berkley?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Flint and 26.3 miles from Berkley.

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

The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Sunny near Berkley.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Berkley. Straight-line distance: 43.5 mi (70.01 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Berkley

#2 Berkley

Suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan

Population15,277
Coordinates42.5030900, -83.1835400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Berkley (-83.18354, 42.50309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.02 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.95
3.7 gal · 14.04 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.98 $13.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.87 $15.74
Premium $4.65 $8.61 $17.22
Diesel $5.30 $9.81 $19.62

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 Flint and Berkley. The current time is 03:17:22.

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.