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

The driving distance from Lincoln Park, MI to Macomb, MI is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.88 mi
00h 54m
Flight
33.06 mi
53.21 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lincoln Park.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.06 mi
Kilometers
53.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.88 mi
Kilometers
75.45 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Sat, Apr 18, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Lincoln Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Park
2026-04-18T21:14
Arrive Macomb
Sat, Apr 18, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Park
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
Madison Heights
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA

From Lincoln Park
22.4 mi
00h 27m
To Macomb
24.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southfield Road

    51 m · 10 sec · Southfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Southfield Road

    1999 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Detroit

    1319 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Fisher Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

    3086 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Jeffries Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron

    953 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    14 mi · 15 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  20. 20

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

    5 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln Park and Macomb.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi · 30%
Fisher Freeway
6.83 mi · 15%
M 53 North
5.01 mi · 11%
Metropolitan Parkway
3.25 mi · 7%
23 Mile Road
2.78 mi · 6%
Van Dyke Avenue
2.25 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

14 mi · 00h 15m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison Heights
00h 27m from Lincoln Park
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park to Macomb?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Madison Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Lincoln Park and 24.4 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Madison Heights

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

4 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

9 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

10 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Detroit

13 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Park and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 33.06 mi (53.21 km).

Lincoln Park

#1 Lincoln Park

City in Wayne County in the U.

Population36,066
Coordinates42.2505900, -83.1785400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Southfield Road (-83.178604, 42.250467)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.02 $14.03
Premium $4.65 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.30 $8.75 $17.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Park and Macomb. The current time is 21:14:38.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.