How far is Pinckney, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Pinckney, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
70.89 mi
01h 17m
Flight
53.11 mi
85.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.11 mi
Kilometers
85.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.89 mi
Kilometers
114.08 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 29, 6:57 PM EDT
Return by in Pinckney
Wed, Apr 29, 8:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinckney
2026-04-29T17:39
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 29, 6:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinckney
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
Farmington Hills
MI

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From Pinckney
32.7 mi
00h 38m
To Clinton Township
38.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pinckney and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinckney and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Hamburg Road

    2597 ft · 49 sec · Hamburg Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winans Lake Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Winans Lake Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Winans Lake Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Winans Lake Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winans Lake Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Winans Lake Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Winans Lake Road

    2594 ft · 60 sec · Winans Lake Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitmore Lake Road

    844 ft · 13 sec · Whitmore Lake Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Silver Lake Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Silver Lake Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Lake Road

    148 m · 10 sec · Silver Lake Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward US 23 North: Flint

    112 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US 23 North: Flint

    918 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

    848 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

    1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Chrysler Drive

    893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left

    91 m · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

    614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

    152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Heights Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

    1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinckney and Clinton Township.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
15.6 mi · 22%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
14 mi · 20%
West Main Street
8.11 mi · 11%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 10%
West 10 Mile Road
6.73 mi · 9%
US 23 North
3.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

14.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington Hills
00h 38m from Pinckney
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pinckney and Mostly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinckney to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Farmington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Pinckney and 38.2 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pinckney and Mostly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington Hills

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 Farmington Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington Hills.

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
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Pontiac Transportation Center

18 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinckney and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 53.11 mi (85.48 km).

Pinckney

#1 Pinckney

City in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,425
Coordinates42.4570000, -83.9479100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.948088, 42.456971)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinckney and Clinton Township. The current time is 17:39:12.

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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.