How far is Garfield, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Garfield, MI to Macomb, MI is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
102.36 mi
01h 55m
Flight
74.44 mi
119.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.44 mi
Kilometers
119.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.36 mi
Kilometers
164.73 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Tue, May 5, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Garfield
Tue, May 5, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garfield
2026-05-05T05:00
Arrive Macomb
Tue, May 5, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garfield
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 Garfield
50.4 mi
00h 57m
To Macomb
51.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NNW
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 Garfield and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lakefield Road

    1959 ft · 1 min · Lakefield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Graham Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · South Graham Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gratiot Road

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Gratiot Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  10. 10

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

    72 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

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

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

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

    3091 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

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

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  21. 21

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

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  22. 22

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

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  30. 30

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garfield 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
34 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
67.2 mi · 66%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 7%
Gratiot Road
6.68 mi · 7%
South Graham Road
4.71 mi · 5%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 3%
East Holland Avenue
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flint
00h 57m from Garfield
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Garfield 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 Garfield to Macomb?

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 50.4 miles from Garfield and 51.9 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Garfield and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Garfield and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 74.44 mi (119.8 km).

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#1 Garfield

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population2,608
Coordinates43.3514100, -84.1338700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakefield Road (-84.133865, 43.3511)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.67 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.34 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

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 Garfield and Macomb. The current time is 05:00:47.

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.