How far is Macomb, MI from Redford, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Redford, MI is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.97 mi
00h 57m
Flight
27.86 mi
44.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.86 mi
Kilometers
44.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.97 mi
Kilometers
64.32 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Redford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Center Line
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Macomb
19.9 mi
00h 28m
To Redford
20 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Redford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    3 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward M 53 South: Detroit

    1177 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road

    56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

    2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road

    2022 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    1365 ft · 46 sec · Greenfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Southfield Freeway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway (Local)

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Beech-Daly Road

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    150 m · 20 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Beech Daly Road

    904 ft · 23 sec · Beech Daly Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Davison Avenue

    102 m · 17 sec · Davison Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Centralia Avenue

    57 m · 8 sec · Centralia Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Centralia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
7.78 mi · 19%
Mound Road
7.26 mi · 18%
Southfield Freeway
5.46 mi · 14%
Christopher Columbus Freeway
4.97 mi · 12%
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
3.47 mi · 9%
23 Mile Road
3.02 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

7.78 mi · 00h 08m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Line
00h 28m from Macomb
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macomb and Sunny near Redford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Redford?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Center Line is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Macomb and 20 miles from Redford.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macomb and Sunny near Redford.

Stop Ideas Near Center Line

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

10 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

14 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

15 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

15 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Redford. Straight-line distance: 27.86 mi (44.84 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Redford

#2 Redford

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

Population49,936
Coordinates42.3833700, -83.2966000
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Redford (-83.2966, 42.38337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.32 $10.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.65 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $5.30 $7.48 $14.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Redford. The current time is 22:24:31.

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.