How far is Macomb, MI from Harbor Beach, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Harbor Beach, MI is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.18 mi
02h 07m
Flight
80.54 mi
129.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.54 mi
Kilometers
129.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.18 mi
Kilometers
159.61 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harbor Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 12:23 PM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Wed, Apr 15, 2:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-15T10:15
Arrive Harbor Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 12:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
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
Blaine
MI

Township in St.

From Macomb
49.6 mi
01h 03m
To Harbor Beach
49.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Harbor Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · 26 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 East: Port Huron

    1005 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

    25.1 mi · 27 min · Ford Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 25: USA, Port Huron

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pine Grove Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 24th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Kimball Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Lakeshore Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Ridge Street

    1 km · 51 sec · South Ridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Lakeshore Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · North Lakeshore Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Shore Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lake Shore Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Lakeshore Road

    10.3 mi · 15 min · South Lakeshore Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Huron Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Huron Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Street

    10 m · 1 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Harbor Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
25.1 mi · 25%
Lakeshore Road
22.4 mi · 23%
North Lakeshore Road
15.4 mi · 16%
26 Mile Road
10.6 mi · 11%
South Lakeshore Road
10.3 mi · 10%
Kimball Drive
2.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

25.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blaine
01h 03m from Macomb
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Macomb and Light Rain Likely near Harbor Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Harbor Beach?

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Macomb and 49.6 miles from Harbor Beach.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Macomb and Light Rain Likely near Harbor Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Blaine

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

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

RAIL

Port Huron

21 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

59 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

79 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

81 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Harbor Beach. Straight-line distance: 80.54 mi (129.61 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Harbor Beach

#2 Harbor Beach

Town in Michigan, United States

Population1,570
Coordinates43.8447400, -82.6513200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Harbor Beach (-82.65132, 43.84474)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.65 $16.29 $32.58
Diesel $5.30 $18.56 $37.13

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Harbor Beach. The current time is 10:15:35.

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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.