How far is Freeland, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Freeland, MI to Macomb, MI is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
107.39 mi
01h 52m
Flight
81.78 mi
131.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.78 mi
Kilometers
131.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.39 mi
Kilometers
172.83 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Freeland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeland
2026-04-23T04:03
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeland
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
Flint
MI

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

From Freeland
50 mi
00h 56m
To Macomb
57.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freeland and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Road

    21 m · 11 sec · East Washington Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Midland Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Midland Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Midland Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Midland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gratiot Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  23. 23

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  24. 24

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  32. 32

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeland 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
36 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
67.2 mi · 63%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 6%
Midland Road
5.5 mi · 5%
South Main Street
3.48 mi · 3%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 3%
Gratiot Road
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

32.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flint
00h 56m from Freeland
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Freeland and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Freeland to Macomb?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Freeland and 57.4 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Freeland and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Flint

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

3 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

27 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

31 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

39 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeland and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 81.78 mi (131.61 km).

Freeland

#1 Freeland

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population3,514
Coordinates43.5250300, -84.1227600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Road (-84.122763, 43.524936)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 Freeland and Macomb. The current time is 04:03:16.

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.