How far is Woodhaven, MI from Macomb, MI?

The driving distance from Woodhaven, MI to Macomb, MI is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
55.37 mi
01h 00m
Flight
41.41 mi
66.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.41 mi
Kilometers
66.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.37 mi
Kilometers
89.11 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Woodhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodhaven
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Macomb
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodhaven
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
Hazel Park
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

From Woodhaven
26.7 mi
00h 30m
To Macomb
28.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Fisher Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

    3086 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Jeffries Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron

    953 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  9. 9

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

    92 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    14 mi · 15 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road

    2292 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    793 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Big Beaver Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

    714 ft · 23 sec · Metropolitan Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  18. 18

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

    5 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East

    1830 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 23 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Garfield Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Garfield Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    55 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
14 mi · 25%
Fisher Freeway
12.8 mi · 23%
M 53 North
5.01 mi · 9%
Metropolitan Parkway
3.25 mi · 6%
23 Mile Road
2.78 mi · 5%
Van Dyke Avenue
2.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

14 mi · 00h 15m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazel Park
00h 30m from Woodhaven
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodhaven and Chance Snow Showers near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Woodhaven and 28.7 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodhaven and Chance Snow Showers near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

5 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

11 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

11 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

12 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodhaven and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 41.41 mi (66.65 km).

Woodhaven

#1 Woodhaven

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population12,430
Coordinates42.1389300, -83.2416000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Macomb

#2 Macomb

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population92,131
Coordinates42.7008700, -82.9590900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: I 75 North (-83.2415, 42.138931)
End: Romeo Plank Road (-82.958996, 42.700872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.29 $16.59
Premium $4.65 $9.08 $18.15
Diesel $5.30 $10.34 $20.69

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodhaven and Macomb. The current time is 06:28:35.

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.