How far is Flint, MI from Newberry, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Newberry, MI is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.73 mi
05h 19m
Flight
247.67 mi
398.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.67 mi
Kilometers
398.58 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.73 mi
Kilometers
479.15 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newberry
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-15T22:48
Arrive Newberry
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Frederic
MI

Township in Crawford County, Michigan

From Flint
148.8 mi
02h 39m
To Newberry
148.9 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
38°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Third Street

    1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chavez Drive

    147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    38 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 123: Newberry

    2066 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Tahquamenon Trail

    22.4 mi · 26 min · Tahquamenon Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Front Street

    124 m · 9 sec · Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Deerfoot Road

    11 mi · 13 min · South Deerfoot Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    23.7 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Newberry Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Newberry Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East John Street

    22 m · 3 sec · East John Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East John Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
236 mi · 79%
Tahquamenon Trail
22.4 mi · 8%
South Deerfoot Road
11 mi · 4%
Newberry Avenue
3.55 mi · 1%
M 123
0.39 mi
East Third Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Keep slight left

125 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
247.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederic
02h 39m from Flint
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Chance Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog near Newberry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Flint and 148.9 miles from Newberry.

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

The direct path is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Chance Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog near Newberry.

Stop Ideas Near Frederic

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

52 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

57 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

65 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

65 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Newberry. Straight-line distance: 247.67 mi (398.58 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 Newberry

Village in Michigan

Population1,395
Coordinates46.3550000, -85.5095600
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Newberry (-85.50956, 46.355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.51 gal
39.77 L · about $39.63
Round trip
$79.27
21.02 gal · 79.54 L
Estimated CO2
93.4 kg one way
Round trip: 186.8 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.63 $79.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.70 $89.40
Premium $4.65 $48.91 $97.83
Diesel $5.30 $55.75 $111.49

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Newberry. The current time is 22:48:31.

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.