How far is Pearl Beach, MI from Dearborn, MI?
The driving distance from Pearl Beach, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl Beach and Dearborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl Beach and Dearborn.
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Start on Pointe Tremble Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Pointe Tremble Road
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Continue on Dyke Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road
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Continue on Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3183 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Green Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Green Street
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Continue on 23 Mile Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Detroit
1560 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
12.4 mi · 13 min · Ford Freeway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
21.1 mi · 28 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
2026 ft · 56 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl Beach and Dearborn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Edsel Ford Freeway
Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
21.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pearl Beach and Sunny near Dearborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearl Beach to Dearborn?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Clinton Township is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Pearl Beach and 26.1 miles from Dearborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pearl Beach and Sunny near Dearborn.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton Township
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton Township.
Royal Oak station
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearl Beach and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 36.22 mi (58.29 km).
#1 Pearl Beach
Census-designated place in St.
| Population | 2,829 |
| Coordinates | 42.6267000, -82.5976900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dearborn
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,367 |
| Coordinates | 42.3222600, -83.1763100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
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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