How far is Saint Clair Shores, MI from Fraser, MI?
The driving distance from Saint Clair Shores, MI to Fraser, MI is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Clair Shores and Fraser.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair Shores and Fraser.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
39 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
2439 ft · 1 min · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Harper Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Harper Avenue
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Turn left onto East 12 Mile Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Utica Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Utica Road
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Turn slight right onto Garfield Road
2256 ft · 1 min · Garfield Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 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 Saint Clair Shores and Fraser.
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.
East 12 Mile Road
Turn left onto East 12 Mile Road
1.93 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Clair Shores and Light Rain Likely near Fraser.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Clair Shores to Fraser?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Saint Clair Shores and 2.9 miles from Fraser.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Clair Shores and Light Rain Likely near Fraser.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clair Shores and Fraser. Straight-line distance: 4.24 mi (6.83 km).
#1 Saint Clair Shores
The most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,390 |
| Coordinates | 42.4969800, -82.8888100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fraser
City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 14,331 |
| Coordinates | 42.5392000, -82.9493700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fraser (-82.94937, 42.5392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
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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