How far is Flint, MI from Golden, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Golden, MI is about 435.1 miles (700.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 08h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Emmet County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Golden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Golden.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Saginaw Street
650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street
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Turn right onto East Third Street
1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street
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Turn left onto Chavez Drive
147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
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Merge slight left
38 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
133.4 mi · 2 hr 38 min · US-2 West
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Turn right onto County Road 426 M.5 Road
2894 ft · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road
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Continue on County 426 M.5 Road
2005 ft · 1 min · County 426 M.5 Road
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Turn left onto 18th Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · 18th Road
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Continue on I Road
1237 ft · 21 sec · I Road
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Turn right onto 18th Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · 18th Road
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Continue on G Road
1.5 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on 17th Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · 17th Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto C Road
1232 ft · 24 sec · C Road
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Turn right
41.2 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto 7th Street
2000 ft · 55 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Turner Road
3 mi · 7 min · Turner Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Turner Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Golden.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
133 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint and Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Golden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Golden?
The road trip is about 435.1 miles (700.2 km) and usually takes 08h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carp Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.4 miles from Flint and 217.7 miles from Golden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.88 one way or $115.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Flint and Golden, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Golden.
Stop Ideas Near Carp Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carp Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Golden. Straight-line distance: 303.65 mi (488.67 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Golden
Township in Oceana County, Michigan
| Population | 1,768 |
| Coordinates | 46.1427200, -88.0206900 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golden (-88.02069, 46.14272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 700 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $57.88 | $115.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.28 | $130.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $71.44 | $142.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $81.42 | $162.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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