How far is Grosse Pointe, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Grosse Pointe, MI to Macomb, MI is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 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.
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City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe and Macomb.
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Start on Maumee Street
1169 ft · 53 sec · Maumee Street
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Turn right onto Cadieux Road
2.5 mi · 7 min · Cadieux Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Edsel Ford Freeway
987 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road
1439 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto East 12 Mile Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Utica Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Utica Road
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Turn slight right onto Garfield Road
11.6 mi · 20 min · Garfield Road
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
55 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Pointe and Macomb.
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.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grosse Pointe to Macomb?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 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 miles from Grosse Pointe and 18.6 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Grosse Pointe and Chance Snow Showers near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Fraser
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fraser.
Royal Oak station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Pointe and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 21.88 mi (35.21 km).
#1 Grosse Pointe
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 5,122 |
| Coordinates | 42.3861500, -82.9118600 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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