How far is Somerset, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Somerset, MI to Macomb, MI is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
118.3 mi
01h 59m
Flight
85.25 mi
137.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.25 mi
Kilometers
137.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.3 mi
Kilometers
190.38 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Mon, May 25, 9:54 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Mon, May 25, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-25T07:55
Arrive Macomb
Mon, May 25, 9:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
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
Salem
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Somerset
58 mi
00h 59m
To Macomb
60.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Macomb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chicago Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chicago Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  13. 13

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

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

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

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  22. 22

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

    5 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
29 mi · 25%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 23%
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
10.8 mi · 9%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 4%
M 53 North
5.01 mi · 4%
M 14
4.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 59m from Somerset
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Somerset and 60.3 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

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Ann Arbor station

19 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

30 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

33 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

35 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 85.25 mi (137.19 km).

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#1 Somerset

Township in Hillsdale County, Michigan

Population4,529
Coordinates42.0483800, -84.3766200
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago Road (-84.376621, 42.048395)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.8 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.6 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.65 $19.41 $38.81
Diesel $5.30 $22.12 $44.24

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Macomb. The current time is 07:55:17.

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.