How far is Flint, MI from Marine City, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Marine City, MI is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
82.51 mi
01h 34m
Flight
63.83 mi
102.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.83 mi
Kilometers
102.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.51 mi
Kilometers
132.78 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marine City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-19T06:00
Arrive Marine City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Capac
MI

City in St.

From Flint
41.2 mi
00h 47m
To Marine City
41.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Marine City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 21 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saginaw Street

    1940 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1617 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Detroit

    2940 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 94: Marysville

    1863 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    2194 ft · 44 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Range Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Range Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brown Street

    1 km · 2 min · Brown Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Riverside Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Riverside Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Oakland Avenue

    3216 ft · 55 sec · Oakland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on River Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
62.2 mi · 75%
River Road
5.65 mi · 7%
Range Road
5.28 mi · 6%
I 94 West
4.87 mi · 6%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
Saginaw Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

62.2 mi · 01h 03m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capac
00h 47m from Flint
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Marine City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Marine City?

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Capac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Flint and 41.3 miles from Marine City.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Marine City.

Stop Ideas Near Capac

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

31 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Port Huron

40 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

52 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

56 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Marine City. Straight-line distance: 63.83 mi (102.72 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Marine City

#2 Marine City

City in Michigan, USA

Population4,058
Coordinates42.7194800, -82.4921300
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Marine City (-82.49213, 42.71948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.02 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.04 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Marine City. The current time is 06:00:17.

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.