How far is Macomb, MI from Wolverine Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Macomb, MI to Wolverine Lake, MI is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macomb and Wolverine Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb and Wolverine Lake.
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Start on the route
32 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Garfield Road
2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road
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Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
3 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road
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Take the ramp right toward M 53 South: Detroit
1177 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
1778 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Hall Road
11.9 mi · 14 min · Hall Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit
1447 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business
1 km · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Square Lake Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road
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Continue on West Square Lake Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Square Lake Road
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Turn left onto Middlebelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Middlebelt Road
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Turn right onto West Long Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Long Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Orchard Lake Road
1685 ft · 43 sec · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn right onto Pontiac Trail
4.9 mi · 9 min · Pontiac Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Pontiac Trail
64 m · 12 sec · North Pontiac Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto North Pontiac Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pontiac Trail
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Turn sharp right onto Decker Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Decker Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commerce Road
143 m · 10 sec · South Commerce Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Commerce Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macomb and Wolverine Lake.
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.
Hall Road
Turn right onto Hall Road
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Macomb and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Wolverine Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macomb to Wolverine Lake?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Auburn Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Macomb and 18.9 miles from Wolverine Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Macomb and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Wolverine Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Wolverine Lake. Straight-line distance: 28 mi (45.06 km).
#1 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wolverine Lake
Community in Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,745 |
| Coordinates | 42.5567000, -83.4738300 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolverine Lake (-83.47383, 42.5567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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