How far is Woodland Beach, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from Woodland Beach, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
42.84 mi
00h 48m
Flight
32.01 mi
51.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.01 mi
Kilometers
51.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.84 mi
Kilometers
68.94 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Woodland Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland Beach
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodland Beach
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
Romulus
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan

From Woodland Beach
21.4 mi
00h 24m
To Ann Arbor
21.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodland Beach and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Beach and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on Ferndale Street

    1219 ft · 55 sec · Ferndale Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clairmont Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Clairmont Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Cloverdale Street

    107 m · 17 sec · Cloverdale Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    6 m · 7 sec · North Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nadeau Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Nadeau Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Detroit

    1590 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Flint

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Ann Arbor, Chicago

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Ann Arbor, Chicago

    2243 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Ann Arbor, Chicago

    2362 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward State Street

    1829 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South State Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodland Beach and Ann Arbor.

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
17.5 mi · 41%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
16.7 mi · 39%
South State Street
2.69 mi · 6%
Nadeau Road
2.29 mi · 5%
I 94 West
1.31 mi · 3%
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Continue straight

16.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romulus
00h 24m from Woodland Beach
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Woodland Beach and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodland Beach to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Romulus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Woodland Beach and 21.5 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Woodland Beach and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Romulus

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

16 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

19 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

30 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Detroit

31 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodland Beach and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 32.01 mi (51.51 km).

Woodland Beach

#1 Woodland Beach

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Michigan

Population2,049
Coordinates41.9400500, -83.3132600
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Ann Arbor

#2 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferndale Street (-83.313529, 41.939883)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

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 Woodland Beach and Ann Arbor. The current time is 05:31:40.

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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.