How far is Garden City, MI from Lincoln Park, MI?
The driving distance from Garden City, MI to Lincoln Park, MI is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Lincoln Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Lincoln Park.
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Start on Ford Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Ford Road
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Turn slight right
583 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Telegraph Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Telegraph Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Detroit
2568 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 39: Southfield Freeway
2436 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Highway
2461 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Southfield Road
2196 ft · 49 sec · Southfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Lincoln Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Telegraph Road
Turn straight onto North Telegraph Road
4.2 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garden City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Lincoln Park?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inkster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Garden City and 6.2 miles from Lincoln Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Garden City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln Park.
Stop Ideas Near Inkster
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 Inkster.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 9.36 mi (15.06 km).
#1 Garden City
City in Wayne County of the U.
| Population | 26,408 |
| Coordinates | 42.3255900, -83.3310400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln Park
City in Wayne County in the U.
| Population | 36,066 |
| Coordinates | 42.2505900, -83.1785400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Park (-83.17854, 42.25059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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