How far is Pearl Beach, MI from Chesterfield, MI?

The driving distance from Pearl Beach, MI to Chesterfield, MI is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.16 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.69 mi
20.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.69 mi
Kilometers
20.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.16 mi
Kilometers
26 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Fri, Nov 6, 6:33 PM EST
Return by in Pearl Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 6:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl Beach
2026-11-06T18:07
Arrive Chesterfield
Fri, Nov 6, 6:33 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pearl Beach
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Baltimore
MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

From Pearl Beach
8.1 mi
00h 13m
To Chesterfield
8.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl Beach and Chesterfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pearl Beach and Chesterfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Pointe Tremble Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pointe Tremble Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dyke Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3183 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Green Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Green Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 23 Mile Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · 23 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kuchenmeister Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Kuchenmeister Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kuchenmeister Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl Beach and Chesterfield.

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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 29%
23 Mile Road
4.55 mi · 28%
Dyke Road
2.81 mi · 17%
Green Street
1.55 mi · 10%
Pointe Tremble Road
0.99 mi · 6%
Gratiot Avenue
0.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway

Continue on Dixie Highway

4.7 mi · 00h 07m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
00h 13m from Pearl Beach
Leave By
7:38 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Pearl Beach and Light Rain Likely near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pearl Beach to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Pearl Beach and 8.1 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.47 one way or $4.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pearl Beach and Light Rain Likely near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore

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 New Baltimore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Marine City City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Marine City City Hall

Marine City , MI
303 S Water St, Marine City, MI 48039
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Park
Mount Clemens City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Mount Clemens City Hall

Mount Clemens , MI
ONE Crocker Blvd, Mt Clemens, MI 48043
Rating 4.2/5 9 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Baltimore.

RAIL

Port Huron

39 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

40 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

40 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

40 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearl Beach and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 12.69 mi (20.42 km).

Pearl Beach

#1 Pearl Beach

Census-designated place in St.

Population2,829
Coordinates42.6267000, -82.5976900
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chesterfield

Township in Macomb County, Michigan

Population46,659
Coordinates42.6628100, -82.8424200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Pearl Beach (-82.59769, 42.6267)
End: Chesterfield (-82.84242, 42.66281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.47
Round trip
$4.95
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $2.47 $4.95
Mid-grade $5.02 $2.86 $5.72
Premium $5.62 $3.20 $6.40
Diesel $6.61 $3.77 $7.53

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearl Beach and Chesterfield. The current time is 18:07:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.