How far is North Branch, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from North Branch, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.86 mi
01h 12m
Flight
46.55 mi
74.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.55 mi
Kilometers
74.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.86 mi
Kilometers
93.12 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Fri, May 15, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in North Branch
Fri, May 15, 3:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Branch
2026-05-15T13:09
Arrive Clinton Township
Fri, May 15, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

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

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
Almont
MI

City in Morton County, North Dakota

From North Branch
28.9 mi
00h 36m
To Clinton Township
29 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SSW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Branch and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Branch and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on Huron Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Huron Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Branch Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · North Branch Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Van Dyke Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    20.7 mi · 25 min · Van Dyke Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac

    2059 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Hall Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Hall Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Branch and Clinton Township.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Dyke Road
40.1 mi · 69%
North Branch Road
5.28 mi · 9%
Hall Road
4.04 mi · 7%
North Cedar Street
2.19 mi · 4%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 3%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Van Dyke Road

Continue on Van Dyke Road

20.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almont
00h 36m from North Branch
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving North Branch and Partly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Branch to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Almont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from North Branch and 29 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around North Branch and Partly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Almont

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

26 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

43 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

44 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Branch and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 46.55 mi (74.91 km).

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#1 North Branch

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population1,008
Coordinates43.2294700, -83.1966100
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Huron Street (-83.196601, 43.229342)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Branch and Clinton Township. The current time is 13:09:55.

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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.