How far is Flint, MI from Sylvan Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Sylvan Lake, MI is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in north Oakland County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Sylvan Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Sylvan Lake.
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Start on the route
28 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
102 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fifth Street
1262 ft · 30 sec · East Fifth Street
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Take the ramp right
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
8.2 mi · 14 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto North Telegraph Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Telegraph Road
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Take the exit slight right
1038 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Orchard Lake Road
3035 ft · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Sylvan Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
UAW Freeway
Merge slight right
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Sylvan Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Sylvan Lake?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Flint and 18.8 miles from Sylvan Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Sylvan Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Holly
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 Holly.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Sylvan Lake. Straight-line distance: 33.15 mi (53.35 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sylvan Lake
Human settlement in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,840 |
| Coordinates | 42.6114200, -83.3285500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvan Lake (-83.32855, 42.61142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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