How far is Macomb, MI from Riverview, MI?

The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Riverview, MI is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
49.78 mi
01h 11m
Flight
38.08 mi
61.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.08 mi
Kilometers
61.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.78 mi
Kilometers
80.12 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverview
Sun, Nov 8, 10:59 AM EST
Return by in Macomb
Sun, Nov 8, 12:11 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-11-08T09:47
Arrive Riverview
Sun, Nov 8, 10:59 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hazel Park
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

From Macomb
24.9 mi
00h 35m
To Riverview
24.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58ยฐF
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
58ยฐF
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m ยท 3 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Garfield Road

    2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Garfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    3 mi ยท 5 min ยท 23 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward M 53 South: Detroit

    1177 ft ยท 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway

    5 mi ยท 5 min ยท Christopher Columbus Freeway

  6. 6

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

    1772 ft ยท 44 sec

  7. 7

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

    56 m ยท 8 sec ยท 18 1/2 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท 18 1/2 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    7.1 mi ยท 11 min ยท Mound Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road

    953 ft ยท 16 sec ยท Mound Road

  11. 11

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

    1445 ft ยท 35 sec

  12. 12

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

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

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Walter P Reuther Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint

    1011 ft ยท 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South

    2553 ft ยท 1 min ยท I-696 West to I-75 South

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    9.7 mi ยท 11 min ยท South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75: Toledo

    4.2 mi ยท 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    6.1 mi ยท 7 min ยท Fisher Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Road

    1416 ft ยท 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Road

    59 m ยท 4 sec ยท Southfield Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    157 m ยท 17 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Southfield Road

    3172 ft ยท 1 min ยท Southfield Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fort Street

    4.1 mi ยท 7 min ยท Fort Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    49 m ยท 8 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Quarry Road

    1.2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Quarry Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hale Street

    20 m ยท 2 sec ยท Hale Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Hale Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
9.74 mi ยท 20%
Mound Road
7.26 mi ยท 15%
Fisher Freeway
6.14 mi ยท 12%
Christopher Columbus Freeway
4.97 mi ยท 10%
I 75
4.16 mi ยท 8%
Fort Street
4.08 mi ยท 8%
Longest Stretch

South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

9.74 mi ยท 00h 11m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
38.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazel Park
00h 35m from Macomb
Leave By
4:06 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Riverview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Macomb and 24.9 miles from Riverview.

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

The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Macomb and Mostly Sunny near Riverview.

Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

5 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

11 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

11 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

12 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Riverview. Straight-line distance: 38.08 mi (61.29 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

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

Riverview is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.1742100, -83.1793700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Macomb (-82.95909, 42.70087)
End: Riverview (-83.17937, 42.17421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L ยท about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.52 gal ยท 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.96 $8.74 $17.47
Premium $5.56 $9.78 $19.56
Diesel $6.58 $11.58 $23.16

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 ยท Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Riverview. The current time is 09:47:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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