How far is Washington, MI from Saint Clair Shores, MI?
The driving distance from Washington, MI to Saint Clair Shores, MI is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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.
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Saint Clair Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Saint Clair Shores.
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Start on West Road
11 m · 3 sec · West Road
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Turn right onto Van Dyke Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Van Dyke Road
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Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
57 m · 3 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Turn slight left
107 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto 26 Mile Road
1928 ft · 35 sec · 26 Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward M 53 South
1927 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Freeway
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Continue on Van Dyke Avenue
781 ft · 27 sec · Van Dyke Avenue
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Turn right onto 18 Mile Road
1.1 km · 1 min · 18 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Utica Road
1906 ft · 45 sec · Utica Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Utica Road
44 m · 4 sec · Utica Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Utica Road
7.1 mi · 14 min · Utica Road
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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 Harper Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harper Avenue
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Turn left
81 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
1997 ft · 54 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn left
18 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
73 m · 18 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 Washington and Saint Clair Shores.
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.
Christopher Columbus Freeway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
8.53 mi · 00h 10m
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 Light Rain leaving Washington and Light Rain near Saint Clair Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Saint Clair Shores?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 10.9 miles from Washington and 11 miles from Saint Clair Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.34 one way or $6.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Washington and Light Rain near Saint Clair Shores.
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 Washington and Saint Clair Shores. Straight-line distance: 17.41 mi (28.02 km).
#1 Washington
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 28,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.7244800, -83.0360400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Clair Shores
The most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,390 |
| Coordinates | 42.4969800, -82.8888100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Clair Shores (-82.88881, 42.49698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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