How far is Newark, MI from Birmingham, MI?
The driving distance from Newark, MI to Birmingham, MI is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Birmingham.
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Start on Belford Road
1314 ft · 1 min · Belford Road
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Turn left onto North Holly Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Holly Road
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Turn left onto Grange Hall Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Grange Hall Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South
1182 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-75 South
25.2 mi · 27 min · I-75 South
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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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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn slight left
125 m · 17 sec
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Turn slight left onto Woodward Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Woodward Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodward Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Birmingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-75 South
Merge slight left onto I-75 South
25.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Newark and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Newark and 20.9 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Newark and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Pontiac
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 30.17 mi (48.56 km).
#1 Newark
Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
| Population | 1,040 |
| Coordinates | 42.8600300, -83.6252300 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
City in Michigan
| Population | 21,312 |
| Coordinates | 42.5467000, -83.2113200 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Maple Road (-83.211324, 42.546779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
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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