How far is Pinckney, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Pinckney, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinckney and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinckney and Ann Arbor.
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Start on the route
50 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spicer Road
1 km · 1 min · Spicer Road
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Turn straight onto 9 Mile Road
2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road
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Keep slight right to continue on 9 Mile Road
43 m · 2 sec · 9 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 9 Mile Road
26 m · 1 sec · 9 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 9 Mile Road
114 m · 6 sec · 9 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18 m · 1 sec
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Continue straight
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn right
36 m · 7 sec
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Continue on North State Street
3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinckney and Ann Arbor.
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.
9 Mile Road
Merge slight left
8.41 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pinckney and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinckney to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Whitmore Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Pinckney and 10.2 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pinckney and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Whitmore Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitmore Lake.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
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Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinckney and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.22 km).
#1 Pinckney
City in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,425 |
| Coordinates | 42.4570000, -83.9479100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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