Trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Brooklyn, MI

Drive Time

58m

Distance

34.6 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

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Downtown Brooklyn, MI, MI

Brooklyn, MI

Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Trip Overview

The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Brooklyn, MI covers 34.6 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Hoover Avenue, South Main Street, Ann Arbor-Saline Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.26 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

17.3 miles from Ann Arbor, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 34.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Hoover Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Brooklyn, MI is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Brooklyn, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Hoover Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
South Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Ann Arbor-Saline Road Unavailable Refreshing
Pleasant Lake Road Unavailable Refreshing
Sharon Hollow Road Unavailable Refreshing
Sharon Valley Road Unavailable Refreshing
Herman Road Unavailable Refreshing
Horning Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Hoover Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South State Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South State Street
2

Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Hoover Avenue
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
4

Turn straight onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
5

Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
6

Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Road

5.0 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Lake Road
7

At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Lake Road

11 mi · 15 min · Pleasant Lake Road
8

Continue on Sharon Hollow Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sharon Hollow Road
9

At the end of the road, turn left onto Sharon Valley Road

322 ft · 7 sec · Sharon Valley Road
10

Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road

2.8 mi · 3 min · Sharon Hollow Road
11

Turn slight right onto Herman Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Herman Road
12

Keep slight right to continue on Horning Road

3.7 mi · 9 min · Horning Road
13

Continue on Case Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Case Road
14

Continue on Mill Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Mill Street
15

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · North Main Street
16

Turn sharp right onto Chicago Street

102 ft · 3 sec · Chicago Street
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 17.3 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, or about 29m 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 34.6 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.3 miles or 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor, MI

This is one driving day of about 34.6 miles and 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ann Arbor, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.3 mi from Ann Arbor, MI · 29m into the drive

Downtown Michigan Center, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Michigan Center, MI

17 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

Toledo, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Michigan Center, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brooklyn, MI

The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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

$5.26 one way

$10.51 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $5.79 $11.59
premium $4.80 $6.53 $13.06
diesel $5.64 $7.69 $15.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.63 $1.66
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.03 $1.38
EV Truck/SUV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Ann Arbor, MI

Morning in Ann Arbor on Monday

Local time

6:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, MI

Morning in Brooklyn on Monday

Local time

6:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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

58m 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 Brooklyn, MI covers 34.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Hoover Avenue, South Main Street, Ann Arbor-Saline Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 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 $5.26 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.
The drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Brooklyn, MI is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ann Arbor, MI to Brooklyn, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ann Arbor, MI to Brooklyn, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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