How far is Pine River, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Pine River, MI to Macomb, MI is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
137.19 mi
02h 14m
Flight
100.17 mi
161.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.17 mi
Kilometers
161.2 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.19 mi
Kilometers
220.78 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Pine River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine River
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine River
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
Clio
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Pine River
65.7 mi
01h 07m
To Macomb
71.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine River and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine River and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on Arenac State Road

    52 m · 5 sec · Arenac State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine River Road

    2.9 mi · 11 min · Pine River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West M-61

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Saginaw

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer

    3091 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road

    2961 ft · 2 min · Shimmons Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road

    1370 ft · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tienken Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tienken Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    39 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

    49 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

    46 m · 3 sec · Runyon Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 25 Mile Road

    6 mi · 10 min · 25 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

    46 m · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · 25 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    82 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine River and Macomb.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw
108 mi · 79%
25 Mile Road
6.93 mi · 5%
Tienken Road
3.47 mi · 3%
Pine River Road
2.88 mi · 2%
West M-61
2.37 mi · 2%
West Tienken Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saginaw

Merge slight left onto Saginaw

64.5 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clio
01h 07m from Pine River
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine River and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine River to Macomb?

The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Pine River and 71.5 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine River and Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Clio

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

38 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine River and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 100.17 mi (161.2 km).

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#1 Pine River

Township in Arenac County, Michigan

Population2,197
Coordinates43.9833500, -83.8886000
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Arenac State Road (-83.888778, 43.98341)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.32 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.64 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.25 $36.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.17
Premium $4.65 $22.53 $45.05
Diesel $5.30 $25.67 $51.34

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 Pine River and Macomb. The current time is 20:23:29.

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.