How far is Pleasant Ridge, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Pleasant Ridge, MI to Flint, MI is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
58.94 mi
00h 56m
Flight
46.53 mi
74.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.53 mi
Kilometers
74.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.94 mi
Kilometers
94.86 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Ridge
2026-04-19T00:33
Arrive Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 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
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Ridge
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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Pleasant Ridge
29.3 mi
00h 28m
To Flint
29.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Ridge and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodward Avenue

    791 ft · 18 sec · Woodward Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    564 ft · 17 sec · Woodward Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Woodward Avenue

    1373 ft · 26 sec · Woodward Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    127 m · 16 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 10 Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East 10 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Campbell Road

    1 mi · 3 min · South Campbell Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    2328 ft · 1 min · East 11 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stephenson Highway

    934 ft · 23 sec · Stephenson Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North

    882 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    48 mi · 51 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

    2062 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Ridge 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
48 mi · 82%
UAW Freeway
6.47 mi · 11%
East 10 Mile Road
1.03 mi · 2%
South Campbell Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Woodward Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
East 11 Mile Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

48 mi · 00h 51m

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 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 28m from Pleasant Ridge
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pleasant Ridge and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Ridge to Flint?

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Pleasant Ridge and 29.6 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pleasant Ridge and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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 Waterford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Ridge and Flint. Straight-line distance: 46.53 mi (74.88 km).

Pleasant Ridge

#1 Pleasant Ridge

City in Michigan, USA

Population2,403
Coordinates42.4711500, -83.1421500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodward Avenue (-83.142124, 42.471159)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Ridge and Flint. The current time is 00:33:31.

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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.