How far is Macomb, MI from Grosse Pointe Park, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Grosse Pointe Park, MI is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
25.17 mi
00h 43m
Flight
22.48 mi
36.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.48 mi
Kilometers
36.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.17 mi
Kilometers
40.51 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grosse Pointe Park
Sun, Apr 12, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Sun, Apr 12, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-11T23:23
Arrive Grosse Pointe Park
Sun, Apr 12, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
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
Fraser
MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA

From Macomb
12.6 mi
00h 21m
To Grosse Pointe Park
12.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Grosse Pointe Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Garfield Road

    11.6 mi · 20 min · Garfield Road

  3. 3

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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Utica Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 12 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 12 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 94: Detroit, Port Huron

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Outer Drive, Chalmers Avenue

    1093 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Outer Drive

    1466 ft · 53 sec · East Outer Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Alter Road

    2.1 mi · 6 min · Alter Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

    675 ft · 24 sec · East Jefferson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pemberton Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Pemberton Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pemberton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garfield Road
11.6 mi · 46%
Edsel Ford Freeway
7.94 mi · 32%
Alter Road
2.1 mi · 8%
Utica Road
1.8 mi · 7%
East 12 Mile Road
0.88 mi · 4%
East Outer Drive
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garfield Road

Exit the roundabout onto Garfield Road

11.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fraser
00h 21m from Macomb
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macomb and Sunny near Grosse Pointe Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Grosse Pointe Park?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Fraser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Macomb and 12.6 miles from Grosse Pointe Park.

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

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fraser

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

22 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Grosse Pointe Park. Straight-line distance: 22.48 mi (36.18 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Grosse Pointe Park

#2 Grosse Pointe Park

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population10,972
Coordinates42.3758700, -82.9374200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Grosse Pointe Park (-82.93742, 42.37587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.71
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.36 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.79 $7.57
Premium $4.65 $4.14 $8.28
Diesel $5.30 $4.72 $9.44

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Grosse Pointe Park. The current time is 23:23:05.

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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.