How far is Pontiac, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Pontiac, MI to Flint, MI is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in north Oakland County in the U.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pontiac and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pontiac and Flint.
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Start on North Perry Street
23 m · 10 sec · North Perry Street
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Turn left onto East Huron Street
115 m · 13 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
697 ft · 15 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Turn slight left onto Oakland Avenue
998 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Continue on Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
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Continue on Dixie Highway
8.5 mi · 15 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp right
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown
2062 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Chavez Drive
118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive
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Turn left onto East Court Street
1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 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 Pontiac and Flint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dixie Highway
Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Pontiac and Sunny near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pontiac to Flint?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Pontiac and 25.4 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pontiac and Sunny near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Holly
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 Holly.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pontiac and Flint. Straight-line distance: 32.71 mi (52.64 km).
#1 Pontiac
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,911 |
| Coordinates | 42.6389200, -83.2910500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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