How far is Grosse Pointe Shores, MI from Clinton Township, MI?
The driving distance from Grosse Pointe Shores, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
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A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grosse Pointe Shores and Clinton Township.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Shores and Clinton Township.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Vernier Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Vernier Road
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Turn right onto Harper Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · Harper Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
742 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward M 3
2977 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Gratiot Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
117 m · 7 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn sharp right onto South Groesbeck Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Groesbeck Highway
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Turn left onto Harrington Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive
756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive
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Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Pointe Shores and Clinton Township.
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.
Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.12 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grosse Pointe Shores and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grosse Pointe Shores to Clinton Township?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Grosse Pointe Shores and 6.8 miles from Clinton Township.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 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 $1.89 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grosse Pointe Shores and Mostly Sunny near Clinton Township.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Pointe Shores and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 10.61 mi (17.08 km).
#1 Grosse Pointe Shores
City in Michigan
| Population | 2,718 |
| Coordinates | 42.4367000, -82.8768600 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton Township
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 99,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.5869800, -82.9199200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
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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