How far is Redford, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Redford, MI to Macomb, MI is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.17 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.86 mi
44.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.86 mi
Kilometers
44.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.17 mi
Kilometers
79.13 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 8:23 PM EDT
Return by in Redford
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redford
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Macomb
Wed, Apr 22, 8:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redford
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
Clawson
MI

City in Oakland County in the U.

From Redford
20.6 mi
00h 27m
To Macomb
28.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
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 Redford and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redford and Macomb.

  1. 1

    Start on Centralia Avenue

    136 m · 22 sec · Centralia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    700 ft · 19 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    5 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 22%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 11%
M 53 North
5.01 mi · 10%
Metropolitan Parkway
3.25 mi · 7%
23 Mile Road
2.78 mi · 6%
Davison Avenue
2.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clawson
00h 27m from Redford
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Redford and Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redford to Macomb?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Clawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Redford and 28.6 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Redford and Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Clawson

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

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

RAIL

Troy Transit Center

4 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

4 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

5 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

16 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redford and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 27.86 mi (44.84 km).

Redford

#1 Redford

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

Population49,936
Coordinates42.3833700, -83.2966000
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Centralia (-83.296564, 42.383371)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Redford and Macomb. The current time is 19:28:12.

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.