How far is Harbor Beach, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Harbor Beach, MI to Flint, MI is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
109.44 mi
01h 56m
Flight
77.52 mi
124.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.52 mi
Kilometers
124.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.44 mi
Kilometers
176.13 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Harbor Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harbor Beach
2026-04-15T08:08
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harbor Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marlette
MI

City in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America

From Harbor Beach
54.7 mi
00h 58m
To Flint
54.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harbor Beach and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harbor Beach and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sand Beach Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Sand Beach Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Huron Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Huron Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    34.8 mi · 40 min · South Van Dyke Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Van Dyke Road

    19.7 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 West: Flint

    2667 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1792 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    1092 ft · 41 sec · Saginaw Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Fifth Street

    121 m · 16 sec · East Fifth Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harbor Beach and Flint.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Van Dyke Road
54.5 mi · 50%
I 69 West
32.1 mi · 29%
Sand Beach Road
16.3 mi · 15%
North Cedar Street
1.93 mi · 2%
East Huron Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Van Dyke Road

Continue on South Van Dyke Road

34.8 mi · 00h 40m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlette
00h 58m from Harbor Beach
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Harbor Beach and Light Rain Likely near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harbor Beach to Flint?

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Marlette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Harbor Beach and 54.8 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Harbor Beach and Light Rain Likely near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Marlette

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

36 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

58 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Port Huron

66 mi away
2223 16th Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

70 mi away
511 Johnson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harbor Beach and Flint. Straight-line distance: 77.52 mi (124.75 km).

Harbor Beach

#1 Harbor Beach

Town in Michigan, United States

Population1,570
Coordinates43.8447400, -82.6513200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-82.651319, 43.844699)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.62 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.24 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harbor Beach and Flint. The current time is 08:08:54.

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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.