How far is Newark, MI from Auburn Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Newark, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.03 mi
00h 32m
Flight
23.14 mi
37.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.14 mi
Kilometers
37.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.03 mi
Kilometers
49.93 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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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 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Auburn Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Newark
14.4 mi
00h 16m
To Auburn Hills
16.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Auburn Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Auburn Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Belford Road

    1314 ft · 1 min · Belford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Holly Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Holly Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grange Hall Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Grange Hall Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    1182 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I-75 South

    19.6 mi · 21 min · I-75 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer

    3091 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    1928 ft · 1 min · Shimmons Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shimmons Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Auburn Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
19.6 mi · 63%
North Holly Road
3.75 mi · 12%
Grange Hall Road
3.06 mi · 10%
I 75 Business
0.8 mi · 3%
I 75 Business South
0.56 mi · 2%
Shimmons Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left onto I-75 South

19.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 16m from Newark
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Newark and Chance Snow Showers near Auburn Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Auburn Hills?

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Newark and 16.7 miles from Auburn Hills.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Newark and Chance Snow Showers near Auburn Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Auburn Hills. Straight-line distance: 23.14 mi (37.24 km).

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#1 Newark

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population1,040
Coordinates42.8600300, -83.6252300
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Auburn Hills

#2 Auburn Hills

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Population24,880
Coordinates42.6875300, -83.2341000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Belford Road (-83.625225, 42.86012)
End: Shimmons Road (-83.234055, 42.68719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Auburn Hills. The current time is 02:06:50.

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.