How far is Flint, MI from Pearl Beach, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Pearl Beach, MI is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
79.18 mi
01h 38m
Flight
61.32 mi
98.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.32 mi
Kilometers
98.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.18 mi
Kilometers
127.42 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-18T04:36
Arrive Pearl Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
39.5 mi
00h 49m
To Pearl Beach
39.6 mi
00h 49m

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
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Pearl Beach.

  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

    47.4 mi · 48 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond

    2684 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kinney Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Burnell Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Muttonville Lane

    940 ft · 43 sec · Muttonville Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Line Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · County Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Green Street

    2463 ft · 48 sec · Green Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    3183 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dyke Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pointe Tremble Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pointe Tremble Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pointe Tremble Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
47.4 mi · 60%
County Line Road
7.64 mi · 10%
Memphis Ridge Road
5.49 mi · 7%
Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 6%
Kinney Road
3.75 mi · 5%
Dyke Road
2.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

47.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capac
00h 49m from Flint
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pearl Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Pearl Beach?

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 39.5 miles from Flint and 39.6 miles from Pearl Beach.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pearl Beach. Straight-line distance: 61.32 mi (98.69 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Pearl Beach

#2 Pearl Beach

Census-designated place in St.

Population2,829
Coordinates42.6267000, -82.5976900
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Pearl Beach (-82.59769, 42.6267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.58 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.16 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 Pearl Beach. The current time is 04:36:42.

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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.