How far is Holly, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Holly, MI to Macomb, MI is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
48.69 mi
00h 53m
Flight
34.5 mi
55.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.5 mi
Kilometers
55.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.69 mi
Kilometers
78.36 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Fri, Apr 17, 12:29 PM EDT
Return by in Holly
Fri, Apr 17, 1:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly
2026-04-17T11:36
Arrive Macomb
Fri, Apr 17, 12:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly
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
Lake Angelus
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Holly
18.9 mi
00h 26m
To Macomb
29.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on North Saginaw Street

    9 m · 8 sec · North Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Maple Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Holly Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Holly Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I-75 South

    16.4 mi · 18 min · I-75 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer

    3091 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly 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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
16.4 mi · 34%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 14%
East Holly Road
3.56 mi · 7%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 7%
West Tienken Road
1.58 mi · 3%
East Maple Street
1.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left onto I-75 South

16.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Angelus
00h 26m from Holly
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holly and Partly Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly to Macomb?

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Lake Angelus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Holly and 29.8 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holly and Partly Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Angelus

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Angelus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Angelus.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

7 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 34.5 mi (55.53 km).

Holly

#1 Holly

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

Population5,603
Coordinates42.7919700, -83.6277300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: North Saginaw Street (-83.627665, 42.791971)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.5 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.97
3.44 gal · 13 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.49 $12.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.32 $14.63
Premium $4.65 $8.00 $16.01
Diesel $5.30 $9.12 $18.25

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly and Macomb. The current time is 11:36:12.

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.