How far is Pinckney, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Pinckney, MI to Flint, MI is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
51.58 mi
00h 56m
Flight
40.59 mi
65.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.59 mi
Kilometers
65.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.58 mi
Kilometers
83.01 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Pinckney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinckney
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Hartland
MI

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Pinckney
25.8 mi
00h 28m
To Flint
25.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinckney and Flint.

  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

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron

    3089 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
36.4 mi · 71%
West Main Street
8.11 mi · 16%
Winans Lake Road
2.17 mi · 4%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.06 mi · 4%
I 69 East
0.59 mi · 1%
Hamburg Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
00h 28m from Pinckney
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pinckney and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinckney to Flint?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Pinckney and 25.8 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pinckney and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

40 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

41 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinckney and Flint. Straight-line distance: 40.59 mi (65.33 km).

Pinckney

#1 Pinckney

City in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,425
Coordinates42.4570000, -83.9479100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.948088, 42.456971)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $4.65 $8.47 $16.94
Diesel $5.30 $9.65 $19.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinckney and Flint. The current time is 00:18:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.