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Trip from Berkley, MI to Clinton Township, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

19 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Berkley, MI

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Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

fish socks

Trip Overview

This 19-mile drive from Berkley, MI to Clinton Township, MI is a straightforward trip perfect for a single day. Expect the journey to take around 33 minutes, making it an easy excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate using Metropolitan Parkway, West Big Beaver Road, and Coolidge Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this is a budget-friendly option for exploring the Midwest. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, so be prepared for varied driving conditions as you travel within Michigan.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The character of this drive is a mixed one, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 7.9-mile segment on Metropolitan Parkway, which offers a more continuous experience. As you transition between roads like West Big Beaver Road and Coolidge Highway, expect a shift from potentially faster highway speeds to more local road conditions. This route isn't a monotonous interstate crawl; rather, it presents a dynamic driving experience as you move through various parts of the region.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Metropolitan Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Coolidge Highway.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 19 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Coolidge Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (North Crooks Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Coolidge Highway

Turn right onto Coolidge Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | West 14 Mile Road

At end of road, turn right onto West 14 Mile Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | North Crooks Road

Turn left onto North Crooks Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip | ~10m in | West Big Beaver Road

Turn right onto West Big Beaver Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
17 mi into trip | ~29m in | Moravian Drive

Turn sharp right onto Moravian Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Metropolitan Parkway 7.9 mi 11m
West Big Beaver Road 4 mi 7m
Coolidge Highway 2.2 mi 4m
North Crooks Road 2 mi 3m
Moravian Drive 1.7 mi 3m
West 14 Mile Road 0.9 mi 2m
White Oaks Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Red Oaks Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Metropolitan Parkway — 7.9 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MI and Clinton Township, MI.

1

Start on 12 Mile Road

102 ft · 6 sec · 12 Mile Road
2

Turn right onto Coolidge Highway

2.2 mi · 4 min · Coolidge Highway
Use the straight lane.
3

At end of road, turn right onto West 14 Mile Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · West 14 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto North Crooks Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Crooks Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto West Big Beaver Road

4.0 mi · 7 min · West Big Beaver Road
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

7.8 mi · 11 min · Metropolitan Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on Metropolitan Parkway

492 ft · 18 sec · Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
8

Turn sharp right onto Moravian Drive

1.7 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 52 sec · White Oaks Drive
10

Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 12 sec · Red Oaks Drive
11

Arrive at destination

Red Oaks Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.97 one way

$5.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.26 $6.52
premium $4.89 $3.66 $7.31
diesel $5.61 $4.19 $8.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.66 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.66 $1.22

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Berkley, MI

Evening in Berkley on Friday

Local time

6:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton Township, MI

Evening in Clinton Township on Friday

Local time

6:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

NNW 3 to 7 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Berkley, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 19 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Metropolitan Parkway, West Big Beaver Road, Coolidge Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Berkley, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.97 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 19 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Coolidge Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (North Crooks Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Berkley, MI to Clinton Township, 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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