How far is Flint, MI from Bridgeton, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Bridgeton, MI is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
148.43 mi
02h 49m
Flight
115.68 mi
186.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.68 mi
Kilometers
186.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.43 mi
Kilometers
238.87 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-18T08:02
Arrive Bridgeton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Flint
74.1 mi
01h 24m
To Bridgeton
74.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

    1428 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    52.1 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    2014 ft · 33 sec · Warner Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 112th Street

    597 ft · 9 sec · West 112th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 112th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 WEST
60.3 mi · 41%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 31%
M-37
12.8 mi · 9%
US 127
8.81 mi · 6%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.13 mi · 3%
Bailey Road
4.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96 WEST

Merge slight left

52.1 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
115.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 24m from Flint
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Flint and 74.3 miles from Bridgeton.

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

The direct path is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeton.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Bridgeton. Straight-line distance: 115.68 mi (186.17 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bridgeton

Township in Newaygo County, Michigan

Population2,171
Coordinates43.3466900, -85.9372800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Bridgeton (-85.93728, 43.34669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Bridgeton. The current time is 08:02:25.

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.