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Trip from Atlantic Mine, MI to Macomb, MI

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Drive Time

8h 55m

Distance

548.2 mi

882 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$86

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
8h 47m ★
6 AM
8h 55m
8 AM
9h 12m
10 AM
9h 1m
12 PM
8h 59m
3 PM
9h 2m
5 PM
9h 11m
8 PM
8h 51m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Atlantic Mine, MI to Macomb, MI covers 548.2 miles and takes about 8h 55m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Huron, Erickson Drive, Trimountain Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $85.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

274.1 miles from Atlantic Mine, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

At 548.2 miles and 8h 55m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Huron and Erickson Drive.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 64 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Huron is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 8h 55m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Huron Unavailable Refreshing
Erickson Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Trimountain Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Atlantic Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Stanton Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
12th Street Unavailable Refreshing
County Road A-67 Unavailable Refreshing
15th Street Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Huron — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Mine, MI and Macomb, MI.

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Start on Edwards Street

102 ft · 9 sec · Edwards Street
2

Turn left onto Huron

302 ft · 16 sec · Huron
3

Turn right onto Erickson Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Erickson Drive
4

At the end of the road, turn right

1.6 mi · 2 min
5

Turn left onto Trimountain Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Trimountain Avenue
6

Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

302 ft · 6 sec · Atlantic Avenue
7

Continue on Stanton Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Stanton Avenue
8

Turn right onto 12th Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · 12th Street
9

Continue on County Road A-67

0.2 mi · 21 sec · County Road A-67
10

Continue on 15th Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 15th Street
11

Continue on Baltic-Onkalo's Corner Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Baltic-Onkalo's Corner Road
12

Continue on County Road A-67

0.4 mi · 45 sec · County Road A-67
13

Continue on County Road P-67

1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road P-67
14

Continue on Superior Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Superior Road
15

Turn left onto Chassell Painesdale Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Chassell Painesdale Road
16

Continue on 5th Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · 5th Street
17

Turn right onto Wilson Memorial Drive

76 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Wilson Memorial Drive
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

92 ft · 5 sec · the route
19

Exit the rotary

0.9 mi · 1 min
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue

95 ft · 6 sec · Palms Avenue
21

Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue

10 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue
22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28

115 ft · 7 sec · US-41/M-28
23

Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

0.5 mi · 45 sec · US-41/M-28
24

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28

102 ft · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
25

Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
26

Continue on Marquette Bypass

1.0 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass
27

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass

108 ft · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass
28

Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass
29

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass

108 ft · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass
30

Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass
31

Take the exit slight right

410 ft · 10 sec
32

Merge slight left onto South Front Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
33

Continue on US-41/M-28

1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
34

Turn left onto M-28

36 mi · 42 min · M-28
35

Continue on West Munising Avenue

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Munising Avenue
36

Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Cedar Street
37

Continue on M-28

35 mi · 41 min · M-28
38

Turn sharp right

17 mi · 20 min
39

At the end of the road, turn left

65 mi · 1 hr 15 min
40

Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
41

Merge slight left

94 mi · 1 hr 37 min
42

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 2 hr 7 min · I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
43

Keep slight left

11 mi · 11 min
44

Keep slight left

33 mi · 35 min
45

Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
46

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 27 sec
47

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac

0.6 mi · 58 sec · I 75 Business South: Pontiac
48

Turn left

89 ft · 4 sec
49

Turn left

154 ft · 7 sec
50

Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Shimmons Road
51

At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shimmons Road
52

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North Squirrel Road
53

Turn right onto Tienken Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Tienken Road
54

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

128 ft · 3 sec · West Tienken Road
55

Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Tienken Road
56

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road

161 ft · 5 sec · East Tienken Road
57

Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Tienken Road
58

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road

151 ft · 3 sec · Runyon Road
59

Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Runyon Road
60

Continue on 25 Mile Road

6.0 mi · 9 min · 25 Mile Road
61

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road

151 ft · 4 sec · 25 Mile Road
62

Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · 25 Mile Road
63

Enter the roundabout toward the route

269 ft · 7 sec · the route
64

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 274.1 miles from Atlantic Mine, MI, or about 4h 27m into the drive.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 121 miles or 1h 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 274.1 miles or 4h 27m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 274.1 miles or 4h 27m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 56m

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 Atlantic Mine, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Atlantic Mine, MI

Aim for roughly 274 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Macomb, MI

Aim for roughly 274 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 miles from Atlantic Mine, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 274.1 mi from Atlantic Mine, MI · 4h 27m into the drive

Downtown Flat Rock, MI, MI

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Flat Rock, MI

181 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Evanston, IL

362 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Evanston, IL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Dafter, MI

274 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Dafter, MI after about 274 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Norway, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dafter, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 274.1 miles from Atlantic Mine, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 274 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Macomb, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$85.70 one way

$171.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 192 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $94.10 $188.20
premium $4.89 $105.50 $210.99
diesel $5.61 $121.04 $242.07

Estimated Tolls: $4.00

Mackinac Bridge $4.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$86

Tolls

$4

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$220–$330

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 191.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 164.5 2 $57.56 $26.31
Efficient EV 137.1 1 $47.97 $21.93
EV Truck/SUV 219.3 2 $76.75 $35.08

Gas CO2

192 kg

EV CO2

64 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Atlantic Mine, MI

Late night in Atlantic Mine on Wednesday

Local time

4:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macomb, MI

Late night in Macomb on Wednesday

Local time

4:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Flat Rock, MI

181 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

8h 55m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Atlantic Mine, MI to Macomb, MI covers 548.2 miles and takes about 8h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Huron, Erickson Drive, Trimountain Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 274 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 274.1 miles from Atlantic Mine, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $85.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlantic Mine, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atlantic Mine, MI to Macomb, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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