How far is Flint, MI from New Haven, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to New Haven, MI is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
61.41 mi
01h 19m
Flight
48.95 mi
78.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.95 mi
Kilometers
78.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.41 mi
Kilometers
98.83 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive New Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Imlay City
MI

City in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States

From Flint
30.6 mi
00h 39m
To New Haven
30.8 mi
00h 39m

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 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 New Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and New Haven.

  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

    31.5 mi · 32 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont

    2596 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Van Dyke Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward M 53 North

    49 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    646 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 32 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 32 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Romeo Plank Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 29 Mile Road

    4 mi · 6 min · 29 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Continue on New Haven Road

    4 mi · 7 min · New Haven Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
31.5 mi · 51%
Van Dyke Road
13.9 mi · 23%
29 Mile Road
4.05 mi · 7%
New Haven Road
3.99 mi · 7%
Romeo Plank Road
3.11 mi · 5%
32 Mile Road
1.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

31.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Imlay City
00h 39m from Flint
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint and Chance Snow Showers near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to New Haven?

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Imlay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Flint and 30.8 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Chance Snow Showers near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Imlay City

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

19 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

47 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

47 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Port Huron

52 mi away
2223 16th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 48.95 mi (78.78 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

Village in Michigan

Population5,061
Coordinates42.7294800, -82.8013100
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: New Haven (-82.80131, 42.72948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 New Haven. The current time is 06:23:20.

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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.