How far is Macomb, MI from Long Lake, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Long Lake, MI is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.76 mi
03h 20m
Flight
127.25 mi
204.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.25 mi
Kilometers
204.79 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.76 mi
Kilometers
266.76 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Lake
Sat, May 2, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Sat, May 2, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-05-02T00:26
Arrive Long Lake
Sat, May 2, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Macomb
82.8 mi
01h 40m
To Long Lake
82.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Long Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    44 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road

    57 m · 4 sec · East Tienken Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3156 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road

    41 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Tienken Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    44 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Tienken Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Adams Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Adams Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dutton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dutton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Brown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Brown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Brown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brown Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    628 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Joslyn Road

    1125 ft · 28 sec · Joslyn Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

    2011 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto M-61

    2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61

  24. 24

    Continue on West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 1 min · West Cedar Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Center Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Huron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Huron Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Hale Road

    4 mi · 5 min · North Hale Road

  30. 30

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Hale Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Hale Road

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  33. 33

    Continue on South Bullock Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Bullock Street

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  35. 35

    Continue on M 65

    4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 65

    2900 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 65

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1788 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on West Esmond Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Esmond Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Putnam Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Putnam Road

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on West Webb

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Webb

  41. 41

    Continue on Long Lake Road

    2537 ft · 51 sec · Long Lake Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Wilson Creek

    2330 ft · 47 sec · Wilson Creek

  43. 43

    Continue on North Wilson Creek Road

    1653 ft · 33 sec · North Wilson Creek Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Long Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Long Lake Road

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Long Lake.

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
45 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
79 mi · 48%
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 17%
State Highway 65
9.51 mi · 6%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 4%
West Huron Road
6.29 mi · 4%
M 65
4.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

52.4 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
01h 40m from Macomb
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Long Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Long Lake?

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Macomb and 82.9 miles from Long Lake.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Long Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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 Buena Vista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 13.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Long Lake. Straight-line distance: 127.25 mi (204.79 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
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#2 Long Lake

Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Population9,442
Coordinates44.4197400, -83.8719300
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Long Lake (-83.87193, 44.41974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.14 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.28 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Long Lake. The current time is 00:26:01.

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.