Drive or Fly: Pittsford, MI to Macomb, MI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for TOL–DTW. At 135 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 49m

Distance

135.2 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

55 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 10m

12m in the air

Air Distance

97 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

25 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pittsford, MI → TOL 59m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DTW → Macomb, MI 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Pittsford, MI TOL — Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

Macomb, MI DTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TOL and DTW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 35m on road

Total Cost

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pittsford, MI → Jackson Bus Stop (JAC6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 95m

Arrival 10m

Southfield Bus Stop (SHF6) → Macomb, MI 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From JAC6 — Jackson Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

To SHF6 — Southfield Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 49m	4h 10m	3h
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$124	$7
Carbon footprint	55 kg CO₂	25 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

135.2 mi 2h 49m

via US 127, I 94, M 14

Shortest (+2 min)

128.6 mi 2h 51m

via US 12, I 94, I 75

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Pittsford, MI to Macomb, MI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.