Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to New Haven, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

76.5 mi

123 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 56m

10 AM

1h 46m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 55m

8 PM

1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 76.5-mile drive from Ann Arbor, MI to New Haven, MI should take you about 1 hour and 40 minutes. It's a straightforward trip perfectly suited for a single day, making it an easy addition to any Midwest adventure. With a fuel cost estimated around $12, it’s an economical option for a quick journey. You'll be spending a good portion of your time on major highways, so expect a relatively efficient transit through Michigan. This route offers a practical way to get from one point to another without significant detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.2 miles from Ann Arbor, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 76.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 58% of it on highways. You'll primarily navigate on I-96, Perry Road, and US-23 BUS. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.8 miles on I-96, providing a period of consistent speed. While much of the journey is on faster roads, expect some transitions as you move between these different thoroughfares. The profile suggests a drive that balances efficiency with moments of local road travel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 23 BUS.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 23 BUS

Keep left at fork onto US 23 BUS toward US 23 North: Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 23 North: Flint

17.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 96 West: Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 60B Toward I 96 West: Lansing

18.3 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Ro...

18.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 96 West: Lansing

43.6 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 122 Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ann Arbor, MI and New Haven, MI, road signs point toward Brighton, M 43, M 52: Stockbridge and Webberville.

Brighton

18.3 mi in | ~22m

M 43

43.6 mi in | ~50m

M 52: Stockbridge

43.6 mi in | ~50m

Webberville

43.6 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 96	24.8 mi	26m
Perry Road	24.5 mi	36m
US 23 BUS	14.9 mi	16m
State Highway 52	4.9 mi	7m
North Main Street	1.2 mi	2m
East Grand River Avenue	1.2 mi	1m
M 14	1.1 mi	1m
North Seymour Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 96 — 24.8 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor, MI and New Haven, MI.

Start on South State Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · South State Street

Turn left onto I 94 BL; US 23 BUS

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Huron Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 23 BUS

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Take the ramp onto US 23 BUS

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 23 BUS

Toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit

Merge onto M 14; US 23 BUS

1.1 mi · 1 min · M 14; US 23 BUS

Keep left at fork onto US 23 BUS

15 mi · 15 min · US 23 BUS

Toward US 23 North: Flint Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Exit 60B Toward I 96 West: Lansing Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 96 West: Lansing

Merge onto I 96

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

24 mi · 25 min · I 96

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 122 Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto M 43; M 52

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Stockbridge Road

At end of road, turn left onto M 43; M 52

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Grand River Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto M 52

25 mi · 36 min · Perry Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on M 52

4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 52

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto East Henderson Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Henderson Road

Turn left onto North Seymour Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Seymour Road

Keep slight left at fork onto North Seymour Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · North Seymour Road

Arrive at destination

North Seymour Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with this trip. Leaving Ann Arbor in the morning or early afternoon will allow you to arrive in New Haven with plenty of daylight. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider planning your own break if needed, perhaps during the 24.8-mile stretch on I-96. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the estimated cost is only $12 for the entire journey.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 38.2 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 miles.

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 17 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.2 miles or 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Haven, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ann Arbor, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ann Arbor, MI

This is one driving day of about 76.5 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Ann Arbor, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 24.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.2 mi from Ann Arbor, MI · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perry, MI

38 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

Brighton, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Howell, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Haven, MI

The final approach into New Haven, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.96 one way

$23.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$13.13	$26.26
premium	$4.89	$14.72	$29.44
diesel	$5.61	$16.89	$33.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23	$8.03	$3.67
Efficient EV	19.1	$6.69	$3.06
EV Truck/SUV	30.6	$10.71	$4.90

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ann Arbor, MI

Afternoon in Ann Arbor on Thursday

Local time

4:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Haven, MI

Afternoon in New Haven on Thursday

Local time

4:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Perry, MI

38 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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 40m 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 Ann Arbor, MI to New Haven, MI covers 76.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 96, Perry Road, US 23 BUS. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.2 miles from Ann Arbor, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.