Origin
Berkley, MI
Late night in Berkley on Friday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkley, MI to Macomb, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berkley, MI
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Berkley, MI, to Macomb, MI, covers a modest 24.8 miles and typically takes around 40 minutes. This quick trip is perfectly suited for a single day, making it an easy addition to your travel plans. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $4, it's an economical option for a short excursion. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a more engaged driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. This drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape throughout your travels.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so you’ll be making frequent adjustments to your direction. While only 13% of the drive is on highways, you will encounter a 5-mile stretch on M 53, offering a brief period of more consistent speed. The majority of your travel will be on West Big Beaver Road and Metropolitan Parkway, which are typical urban and suburban thoroughfares. Be prepared for traffic lights and intersections as you navigate these busy local roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
M 53 is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 10 key pointsThese 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.
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward 23 Mile Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20A
Toward 23 Mile Road East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Berkley, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 53 North: Imlay City and 23 Mile Road East.
M 53 North: Imlay City
14.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via M 53
23 Mile Road East
19.6 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M 53 | 5 mi | 5m |
| West Big Beaver Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| 23 Mile Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Van Dyke Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Coolidge Highway | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Garfield Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Crooks Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
M 53
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MI and Macomb, 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
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
7
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto M 53
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Dyke Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto M 53
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
M 53
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 20A
Toward 23 Mile Road East
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Garfield Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garfield Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout
181 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
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
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Friday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
40m 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 Berkley, MI to Macomb, MI covers 24.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are M 53, West Big Beaver Road, Metropolitan Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 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 $3.88 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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.
Between Berkley, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 53 North: Imlay City and 23 Mile Road East.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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