Origin
Amber, MI
Afternoon in Amber on Wednesday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amber, MI to Macomb, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
236.1 mi
380 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
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6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amber, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Amber, MI to Macomb, MI covers 236.1 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Washington, US 10 EAST, I 75 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
118 miles from Amber, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 236.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Washington is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amber, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 EAST | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shimmons Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Squirrel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tienken Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Tienken Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Washington
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amber, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on the route
24 mi
·
33 min
·
the route
2
Turn right
3.0 mi
·
4 min
3
Turn left onto East Washington
60 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
East Washington
4
Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46 mi
·
46 min
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US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
6
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
38 min
7
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
8
Keep slight left
33 mi
·
35 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
10
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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I 75 Business South: Pontiac
12
Turn left
89 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
14
Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
17
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
21
Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
23
Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
24
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
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25 Mile Road
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
151 ft
·
4 sec
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25 Mile Road
26
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
27
Enter the roundabout toward the route
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118 miles from Amber, MI, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macomb, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Amber, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amber, MI
This is one driving day of about 236.1 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amber, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118 mi from Amber, MI · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118 miles from Amber, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Macomb, MI
The final approach into Macomb, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Macomb, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.91 one way
$73.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.53 | $81.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.44 | $90.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.13 | $104.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.79 | $11.33 |
| Efficient EV | 59 | 0 | $20.66 | $9.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.05 | $15.11 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Macomb, MI
Afternoon in Macomb on Wednesday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Nelson, MI
118 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amber, MI to Macomb, MI covers 236.1 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Washington, US 10 EAST, I 75 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118 miles from Amber, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amber, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Amber, MI to Macomb, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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