How far is Roseville, MI from Washington, MI?
The driving distance from Roseville, MI to Washington, MI is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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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 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roseville and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseville and Washington.
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Start on the route
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
5 m · 3 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
1191 ft · 35 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right onto Utica Road
7.6 mi · 15 min · Utica Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Utica Road
31 m · 3 sec · Utica Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Utica Road
1935 ft · 48 sec · Utica Road
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Turn left onto 18 Mile Road
1.1 km · 1 min · 18 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
1181 ft · 22 sec · Van Dyke Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 26 Mile Road West
1164 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 26 Mile Road
3 m · 1 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 26 Mile Road
1044 ft · 19 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 26 Mile Road
37 m · 5 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 26 Mile Road
1810 ft · 35 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn left onto West Road
11 m · 2 sec · West Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseville and Washington.
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.
M 53 North
Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
8.49 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Light Rain leaving Roseville and Chance Light Rain near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roseville to Washington?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Sterling Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Roseville and 9.9 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Roseville and Chance Light Rain near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling Heights
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 Sterling Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roseville and Washington. Straight-line distance: 16.48 mi (26.53 km).
#1 Roseville
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 46,535 |
| Coordinates | 42.4972600, -82.9371400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 28,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.7244800, -83.0360400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-83.03604, 42.72448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.34 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
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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