How far is North Branch, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from North Branch, MI to Flint, MI is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
38.96 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.94 mi
46.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.94 mi
Kilometers
46.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.96 mi
Kilometers
62.7 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in North Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Branch
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Branch
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
Lapeer
MI

City in Lapeer County, Michigan

From North Branch
19.4 mi
00h 21m
To Flint
19.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Branch and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Huron Street

    1492 ft · 25 sec · Huron Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Branch Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Branch Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lapeer Road

    10.8 mi · 16 min · North Lapeer Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lapeer Road

    3180 ft · 54 sec · South Lapeer Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 West: Flint

    1939 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1792 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    1092 ft · 41 sec · Saginaw Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Fifth Street

    121 m · 16 sec · East Fifth Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 West
18.7 mi · 48%
North Lapeer Road
10.8 mi · 28%
North Branch Road
5.79 mi · 15%
North Main Street
2.06 mi · 5%
South Lapeer Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Downtown
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 West

Merge slight left

18.3 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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lapeer
00h 21m from North Branch
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Branch and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Branch to Flint?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 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?

Lapeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from North Branch and 19.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Branch and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Lapeer

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

1 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

28 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

46 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

56 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Branch and Flint. Straight-line distance: 28.94 mi (46.57 km).

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#1 North Branch

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population1,008
Coordinates43.2294700, -83.1966100
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Huron Street (-83.196601, 43.229342)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 North Branch and Flint. The current time is 01:16:40.

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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.