How far is Lincoln Park, MI from Garden City, MI?
The driving distance from Lincoln Park, MI to Garden City, MI is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln Park and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park and Garden City.
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Start on Southfield Road
51 m · 10 sec · Southfield Road
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Continue on Southfield Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
2973 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
88 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Chicago, Outer Drive
788 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
1967 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road
1860 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24 North: Telegraph Road, Dearborn Heights
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Telegraph Road
4 mi · 7 min · South Telegraph Road
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Turn slight left
716 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight left onto Ford Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Ford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln Park and Garden City.
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.
South Telegraph Road
Merge slight left onto South Telegraph Road
4.03 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Park to Garden City?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Inkster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Lincoln Park and 6.3 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Inkster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inkster.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Park and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 9.36 mi (15.06 km).
#1 Lincoln Park
City in Wayne County in the U.
| Population | 36,066 |
| Coordinates | 42.2505900, -83.1785400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden City
City in Wayne County of the U.
| Population | 26,408 |
| Coordinates | 42.3255900, -83.3310400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-83.33104, 42.32559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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