How far is Grosse Pointe Park, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Macomb, MI is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.79 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.48 mi
36.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Grosse Pointe Park.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.48 mi
Kilometers
36.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.79 mi
Kilometers
51.16 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Sun, Apr 12, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Grosse Pointe Park
Sun, Apr 12, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grosse Pointe Park
2026-04-11T23:28
Arrive Macomb
Sun, Apr 12, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grosse Pointe Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fraser
MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA

From Grosse Pointe Park
12.6 mi
00h 20m
To Macomb
19.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grosse Pointe Park and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Park and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Avenue

    685 ft · 23 sec · East Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alter Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Alter Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Outer Drive

    1181 ft · 40 sec · East Outer Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hern Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Hern Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 East

    842 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road

    1439 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 12 Mile Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 12 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Utica Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Utica Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Garfield Road

    11.6 mi · 20 min · Garfield Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Pointe Park and Macomb.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garfield Road
11.6 mi · 36%
Edsel Ford Freeway
7.94 mi · 25%
Alter Road
2.08 mi · 7%
Utica Road
1.76 mi · 6%
East 12 Mile Road
0.94 mi · 3%
12 Mile Road
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garfield Road

Turn slight right onto Garfield Road

11.6 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fraser
00h 20m from Grosse Pointe Park
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grosse Pointe Park and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grosse Pointe Park to Macomb?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Fraser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Grosse Pointe Park and 19.2 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grosse Pointe Park and Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Fraser

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

22 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Pointe Park and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 22.48 mi (36.18 km).

Grosse Pointe Park

#1 Grosse Pointe Park

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population10,972
Coordinates42.3758700, -82.9374200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jefferson Avenue (-82.937411, 42.375856)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Grosse Pointe Park and Macomb. The current time is 23:28:42.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.