How far is New Baltimore, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from New Baltimore, MI to Detroit, MI is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.08 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.83 mi
46.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.83 mi
Kilometers
46.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.08 mi
Kilometers
61.29 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in New Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Baltimore
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Detroit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Baltimore
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Roseville
MI

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

From New Baltimore
17.9 mi
00h 20m
To Detroit
20.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Baltimore and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Baltimore and Detroit.

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    2611 ft · 1 min · Green Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 23 Mile Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1560 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

    12.4 mi · 13 min · Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    15 mi · 19 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Baltimore and Detroit.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
15 mi · 39%
Ford Freeway
12.4 mi · 32%
23 Mile Road
3.95 mi · 10%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1.91 mi · 5%
I 75
0.92 mi · 2%
East Congress Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

15 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseville
00h 20m from New Baltimore
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Baltimore to Detroit?

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from New Baltimore and 20.2 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Roseville

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 Roseville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseville.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

18 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

21 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

22 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Baltimore and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 28.83 mi (46.4 km).

New Baltimore

#1 New Baltimore

City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Population12,281
Coordinates42.6811400, -82.7368600
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Detroit

#2 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Green Street (-82.736888, 42.681162)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
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.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 New Baltimore and Detroit. The current time is 02:26:47.

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.