How far is Forest Hills, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Forest Hills, MI to Flint, MI is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.85 mi
01h 37m
Flight
91.17 mi
146.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.17 mi
Kilometers
146.72 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.85 mi
Kilometers
168.74 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Forest Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hills
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Hills
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
DeWitt
MI

City in Michigan

From Forest Hills
52.4 mi
00h 48m
To Flint
52.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    707 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Headley Street Southeast

    1536 ft · 54 sec · Headley Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Thornapple River Drive Southeast

    2558 ft · 2 min · Thornapple River Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Buttrick Avenue Southeast

    2306 ft · 47 sec · Buttrick Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast

    3 mi · 4 min · Grand River Drive Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Snow Avenue Southeast

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Snow Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cascade Road Southeast

    3 mi · 4 min · Cascade Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Alden Nash Avenue Southeast

    2771 ft · 54 sec · Alden Nash Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 96 East: Lancing

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 55%
I 96 East
36.4 mi · 35%
Grand River Drive Southeast
3 mi · 3%
Cascade Road Southeast
2.99 mi · 3%
Snow Avenue Southeast
2.41 mi · 2%
Alden Nash Avenue Southeast
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DeWitt
00h 48m from Forest Hills
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Forest Hills and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Hills to Flint?

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

DeWitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Forest Hills and 52.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Hills and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near DeWitt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

48 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

68 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Flint. Straight-line distance: 91.17 mi (146.72 km).

Forest Hills

#1 Forest Hills

Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Population25,867
Coordinates42.9594700, -85.4897500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.489951, 42.959109)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.01 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 28.02 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Hills and Flint. The current time is 21:20:01.

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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.