How far is Hazel Park, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Hazel Park, MI to Macomb, MI is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.28 mi
00h 38m
Flight
18.04 mi
29.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.28 mi
Kilometers
42.29 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in Hazel Park
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazel Park
2026-04-22T20:30
Arrive Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hazel 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
Sterling Heights
MI

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

From Hazel Park
12.7 mi
00h 19m
To Macomb
13.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Park and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on John R Road

    125 m · 16 sec · John R Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 9 Mile Road

    131 m · 15 sec · West 9 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Chrysler Drive

    27 m · 2 sec · North Chrysler Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazel 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
6.66 mi · 25%
M 53 North
5.01 mi · 19%
Metropolitan Parkway
3.25 mi · 12%
23 Mile Road
2.78 mi · 11%
Van Dyke Avenue
2.25 mi · 9%
East Big Beaver Road
2.04 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

6.66 mi · 00h 07m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling Heights
00h 19m from Hazel Park
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hazel 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 Hazel Park to Macomb?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Sterling Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Hazel Park and 13.6 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sterling Heights

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

14 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

14 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

14 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

22 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazel Park and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 18.04 mi (29.04 km).

Hazel Park

#1 Hazel Park

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Population16,209
Coordinates42.4625400, -83.1040900
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: John R Road (-83.104047, 42.46254)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.01
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.51 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.65 $4.33 $8.66
Diesel $5.30 $4.93 $9.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazel Park and Macomb. The current time is 20:30:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.