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

The driving distance from Harbor Beach, MI to Macomb, MI is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.77 mi
01h 54m
Flight
80.54 mi
129.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.54 mi
Kilometers
129.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.77 mi
Kilometers
158.95 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, Apr 15, 12:13 PM EDT
Return by in Harbor Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 2:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harbor Beach
2026-04-15T10:18
Arrive Macomb
Wed, Apr 15, 12:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
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 Harbor Beach
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
Blaine
MI

Township in St.

From Harbor Beach
49.3 mi
00h 57m
To Macomb
49.4 mi
00h 57m

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
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    10 m · 9 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Huron Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Huron Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Lakeshore Road

    10.3 mi · 15 min · South Lakeshore Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Shore Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lake Shore Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Lakeshore Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Ridge Street

    1 km · 51 sec · North Ridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Lakeshore Road

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Lakeshore Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Kimball Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 24th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Pine Grove Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pine Grove Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Pine Grove Connector

    1761 ft · 25 sec · Pine Grove Connector

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 West, I 94 West

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    23.8 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road, Marine City

    2211 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

    10.3 mi · 15 min · 26 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Romeo Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Romeo Plank Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    107 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeshore Road
27.5 mi · 28%
I 69 West
26.4 mi · 27%
South Lakeshore Road
20.7 mi · 21%
26 Mile Road
10.7 mi · 11%
Kimball Drive
2.88 mi · 3%
24th Avenue
2.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69 West

Keep slight left

23.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blaine
00h 57m from Harbor Beach
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Harbor Beach 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 Harbor Beach to Macomb?

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Harbor Beach and 49.4 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 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 $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Harbor Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Blaine

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

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

RAIL

Port Huron

21 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

59 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

79 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

81 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harbor Beach and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 80.54 mi (129.61 km).

Harbor Beach

#1 Harbor Beach

Town in Michigan, United States

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

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-82.651319, 43.844699)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.19 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.25
6.96 gal · 26.38 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.12 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $4.65 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.30 $18.46 $36.92

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 Macomb. The current time is 10:18:42.

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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.