How far is Taylor, MI from Pontiac, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Pontiac, MI is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Pontiac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Pontiac.
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Start on Wick Road
158 m · 17 sec · Wick Road
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Turn right onto West Point Street
657 ft · 31 sec · West Point Street
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Turn right onto Baske Street
144 m · 23 sec · Baske Street
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Telegraph Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road
13.1 mi · 21 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Franklin Road
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Turn right onto Rapid Street
891 ft · 46 sec · Rapid Street
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Woodward Avenue
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Turn left onto Water Street
157 m · 20 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto South Perry Street
1083 ft · 39 sec · South Perry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Perry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Pontiac.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Telegraph Road
Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road
13.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pontiac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Pontiac?
The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Southfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Taylor and 29.3 miles from Pontiac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pontiac.
Stop Ideas Near Southfield
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 Southfield.
Royal Oak station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Pontiac. Straight-line distance: 27.53 mi (44.3 km).
#1 Taylor
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 60,576 |
| Coordinates | 42.2408700, -83.2696500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pontiac
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,911 |
| Coordinates | 42.6389200, -83.2910500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Perry Street (-83.291253, 42.638882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
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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