Origin
Auburn Hills, MI
Late night in Auburn Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn Hills, MI to Newark, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn Hills, MI
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Newark, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn Hills, MI to Newark, MI covers 28.7 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, North Holly Road, Grange Hall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 28.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and North Holly Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.6 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Holly Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (I 75 BL / South Lapeer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 75 BL): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 75 BL / South Lapeer Road
Turn right onto I 75 BL / South Lapeer Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 75 BL
Take the ramp onto I 75 BL toward I 75: Flint, Detroit
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75: Flint, Detroit
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Grange Hall Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 101
Toward Grange Hall Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 19.6 mi | 20m |
| North Holly Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Grange Hall Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| I 75 BL | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Shimmons Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Lapeer Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Belford Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 19.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Hills, MI and Newark, MI.
1
Start on Shimmons Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
2
Continue
280 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn right onto I 75 BL
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Lapeer Road
4
Take the ramp onto I 75 BL
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75: Flint, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
6
Merge onto I 75
20 mi
·
20 min
·
I 75
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 101
Toward Grange Hall Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Grange Hall Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Grange Hall Road
9
Turn right onto North Holly Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Holly Road
10
Turn right onto Belford Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Belford Road
11
Arrive at destination
Belford Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Newark, MI
Late night in Newark on Saturday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Auburn Hills, MI to Newark, MI covers 28.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, North Holly Road, Grange Hall Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Auburn Hills, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.49 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (I 75 BL / South Lapeer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 75 BL): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Auburn Hills, MI to Newark, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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