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

The driving distance from Forest Hills, MI to Macomb, MI is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
160.71 mi
02h 34m
Flight
129.46 mi
208.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.46 mi
Kilometers
208.35 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.71 mi
Kilometers
258.64 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Tue, May 5, 9:49 AM EDT
Return by in Forest Hills
Tue, May 5, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hills
2026-05-05T07:14
Arrive Macomb
Tue, May 5, 9:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Morrice
MI

Settlement in Michigan

From Forest Hills
76.1 mi
01h 17m
To Macomb
84.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer

    3091 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  33. 33

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 34%
I 96 East
36.4 mi · 23%
I 75 South
35 mi · 22%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 4%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 2%
Grand River Drive Southeast
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

51.5 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
129.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrice
01h 17m from Forest Hills
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Forest Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Morrice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Forest Hills and 84.6 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Forest Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Morrice

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

18 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

18 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

29 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

47 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 129.46 mi (208.35 km).

Forest Hills

#1 Forest Hills

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

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

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.489951, 42.959109)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.11 $48.23
Premium $4.65 $26.39 $52.78
Diesel $5.30 $30.07 $60.15

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Hills and Macomb. The current time is 07:14:44.

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.