Origin
Baldwin, MI
Late night in Baldwin on Friday
Local time
12:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwin, MI to Bristol, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwin, MI
fish socks
Bristol, MI
Boys in Bristol Photography
Trip Overview
The drive from Baldwin, MI to Bristol, MI covers 27 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South M 37, East 5 Mile Road, East Old M 63 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on South M 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 27 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South M 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Baldwin, MI to Bristol, MI is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (M 37 / South M 37): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (OLD M-63 / West Old M-63): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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M 37 / South M 37
Turn left onto M 37 / South M 37
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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OLD M-63 / West Old M-63
Turn right onto OLD M-63 / West Old M-63
Navigation decision point
4
27 mi into trip
|
~48m in
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North Raymond Road
Turn left onto North Raymond Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South M 37 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| East 5 Mile Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| East Old M 63 | 4 mi | 6m |
| North Skookum Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| East 8 Mile Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| West Old M-63 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Raymond Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South M 37
— 10.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin, MI and Bristol, MI.
1
Start on Courthouse Road
79 ft
·
9 sec
·
Courthouse Road
2
Turn left onto Washington Street
183 ft
·
13 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn left onto M 37
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South M 37
4
Turn straight onto M 37
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South M 37
5
Turn right onto OLD M-63
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Old M-63
6
Continue on OLD M-63
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Old M 63
7
Continue on East 5 Mile Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
East 5 Mile Road
8
Continue on East 5 Mile Road
418 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 5 Mile Road
9
Continue on North Skookum Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Skookum Road
10
Continue on East 8 Mile Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East 8 Mile Road
11
Turn left onto North Raymond Road
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Raymond Road
12
Arrive at destination
North Raymond Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Bristol, MI
Late night in Bristol on Friday
Local time
12:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
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
48m 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 Baldwin, MI to Bristol, MI covers 27 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South M 37, East 5 Mile Road, East Old M 63. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Baldwin, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.22 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 Baldwin, MI to Bristol, MI is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (M 37 / South M 37): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (OLD M-63 / West Old M-63): Navigation decision point.
The route from Baldwin, MI to Bristol, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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