How far is Plymouth, MI from Macomb, MI?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MI to Macomb, MI is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Macomb.
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Start on Penniman Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · Penniman Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3185 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Plymouth Road
2833 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto North Haggerty Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Haggerty Road
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 96 East
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Davison Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
2332 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2346 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road
2292 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Rochester Road
793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road
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Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East
1830 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Garfield Road
2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
55 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Macomb.
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.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Macomb?
The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Plymouth and 29 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park
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 Hazel Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 34.57 mi (55.64 km).
#1 Plymouth
City in Wayne County, in the U.
| Population | 8,905 |
| Coordinates | 42.3714300, -83.4702100 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macomb
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 92,131 |
| Coordinates | 42.7008700, -82.9590900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
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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