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

The driving distance from Pearl Beach, MI to Flint, MI is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.19 mi
01h 26m
Flight
61.32 mi
98.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.32 mi
Kilometers
98.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.19 mi
Kilometers
127.45 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Pearl Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl Beach
2026-04-18T03:00
Arrive Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pearl Beach
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
Capac
MI

City in St.

From Pearl Beach
39.7 mi
00h 43m
To Flint
39.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph S
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2463 ft · 56 sec · Green Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto County Line Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · County Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Muttonville Lane

    48 m · 9 sec · Muttonville Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    131 m · 13 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Burnell Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Kinney Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    2683 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    47.4 mi · 48 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1792 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    1092 ft · 41 sec · Saginaw Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Fifth Street

    121 m · 16 sec · East Fifth Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl Beach 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kinney Road
51.9 mi · 66%
County Line Road
7.64 mi · 10%
Memphis Ridge Road
5.49 mi · 7%
Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 6%
Dyke Road
2.81 mi · 4%
South Main Street
2.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kinney Road

Merge slight left

47.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capac
00h 43m from Pearl Beach
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pearl Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Capac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Pearl Beach and 39.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pearl Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Capac

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

31 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Port Huron

40 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

52 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

56 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearl Beach and Flint. Straight-line distance: 61.32 mi (98.69 km).

Pearl Beach

#1 Pearl Beach

Census-designated place in St.

Population2,829
Coordinates42.6267000, -82.5976900
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Pointe Tremble Road (-82.597773, 42.626499)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.58 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.16 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearl Beach and Flint. The current time is 03:00:58.

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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.