How far is Woodland Beach, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Woodland Beach, MI to Detroit, MI is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.06 mi
00h 40m
Flight
30.32 mi
48.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.32 mi
Kilometers
48.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.06 mi
Kilometers
58.04 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 PM EDT
Return by in Woodland Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland Beach
2026-04-18T23:00
Arrive Detroit
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodland Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Woodhaven
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Woodland Beach
17.8 mi
00h 20m
To Detroit
18.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Beach and Detroit.

  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

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Fisher Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Fisher Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand River Avenue

    987 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Fisher Drive West

    135 m · 17 sec · Fisher Drive West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grand River Avenue

    2731 ft · 2 min · Grand River Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    834 ft · 30 sec · Griswold Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    104 m · 16 sec · Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    55 m · 7 sec · Woodward Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    38 m · 9 sec · Woodward Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Woodward Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
16.6 mi · 46%
Fisher Freeway
14.9 mi · 41%
Nadeau Road
2.29 mi · 6%
Grand River Avenue
0.7 mi · 2%
I 75 North
0.3 mi · 1%
Ferndale Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Detroit-Toledo Expressway

Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodhaven
00h 20m from Woodland Beach
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodland Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodland Beach to Detroit?

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Woodhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Woodland Beach and 18.2 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodland Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Woodhaven

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

18 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

20 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

29 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

40 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodland Beach and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 30.32 mi (48.79 km).

Woodland Beach

#1 Woodland Beach

Census-designated place in Monroe County, Michigan

Population2,049
Coordinates41.9400500, -83.3132600
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Detroit

#2 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferndale Street (-83.313529, 41.939883)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.65 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $5.30 $6.74 $13.47

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 Detroit. The current time is 23:00:17.

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.