Origin
Beverly Hills, MI
Afternoon in Beverly Hills on Monday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beverly Hills, MI to Southfield, MI
Drive Time
8h 29m
Distance
451.4 mi
726 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 21m
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6 AM
8h 29m
8 AM
8h 44m
10 AM
8h 34m
12 PM
8h 33m
3 PM
8h 35m
5 PM
8h 44m
8 PM
8h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southfield, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beverly Hills, MI to Southfield, MI covers 451.4 miles and takes about 8h 29m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, M-28, US 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 267.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.56 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
225.7 miles from Beverly Hills, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 8h 29m highway drive covering 451.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and M-28. The longest continuous stretch is about 267.5 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 38 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 267.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M-28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 265.4 miles in near I 75.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 451.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 265.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 400.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 438.8 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
265.4 mi into trip
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~5h 6m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
6
400.5 mi into trip
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~7h 24m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
438.8 mi into trip
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~8h 5m in
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BL I 75
Take the exit onto BL I 75 toward I 75 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
6
446.1 mi into trip
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~8h 18m in
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West Maple Road
Turn right onto West Maple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
446.2 mi into trip
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~8h 18m in
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Southfield Road
Turn left onto Southfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Beverly Hills, MI to Southfield, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
265.4 mi in
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~5h 6m
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via I 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 267.5 mi | 4h 37m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 2 | 65.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| US Highway 41 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Southfield Road | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| Woodward Avenue | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| US-41/M-28 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 267.5 mi, about 4h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly Hills, MI and Southfield, MI.
1
Start on Maas Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Maas Street
2
Turn left onto US 41; M 28
6.7 mi
·
9 min
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US Highway 41
3
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
116 ft
·
6 sec
·
US-41/M-28
4
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US-41/M-28
5
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
103 ft
·
6 sec
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US-41/M-28
6
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
7
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marquette Bypass
8
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
109 ft
·
6 sec
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Marquette Bypass
9
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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Marquette Bypass
10
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
107 ft
·
1 sec
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Marquette Bypass
11
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
12
Take the exit onto US 41; M 28
410 ft
·
10 sec
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US 41; M 28
13
Merge onto US 41; M 28
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Front Street
14
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
15
Turn left onto M 28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
16
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Munising Avenue
17
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Street
18
Continue on M 28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
19
Turn sharp right onto M 77
17 mi
·
20 min
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M 77
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
US 2
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
22
Merge onto I 75
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 75
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75; US 23
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit onto BL I 75
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
BL I 75
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
Use the slight right lane.
27
Continue on I 75 BL
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 BL
28
Turn right onto I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
29
Turn slight left
410 ft
·
17 sec
30
Turn slight left onto I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
32
Keep slight left at fork onto Oakland Avenue
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
33
Turn slight right onto Willits Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Willits Street
34
Keep slight left at fork onto North Chester Street
326 ft
·
14 sec
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North Chester Street
35
Turn right onto West Maple Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Maple Road
Use the right lane.
36
Turn left onto Southfield Road
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Southfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
192 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
38
Arrive at destination
West 10 Mile Road
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 225.7 miles from Beverly Hills, MI, or about 4h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 267.5 miles.
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 99 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225.7 miles or 4h 25m 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 225.7 miles or 4h 25m
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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southfield, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beverly Hills, 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 Beverly Hills, MI
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Southfield, MI
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Beverly Hills, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 267.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 225.7 mi from Beverly Hills, MI · 4h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
226 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 Skidway Lake, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
226 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Skidway Lake, MI after about 226 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 225.7 miles from Beverly Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 267.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 226 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Southfield, MI
The final approach into Southfield, 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 Southfield, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Southfield, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.56 one way
$137.13 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
158 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $75.58 | $151.17 |
| premium | $4.80 | $85.22 | $170.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $100.29 | $200.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$199–$309
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 157.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 135.4 | 1 | $47.40 | $21.67 |
| Efficient EV | 112.9 | 1 | $39.50 | $18.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 180.6 | 2 | $63.20 | $28.89 |
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Southfield, MI
Afternoon in Southfield on Monday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 29m 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 Beverly Hills, MI to Southfield, MI covers 451.4 miles and takes about 8h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, M-28, US 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 226 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 225.7 miles from Beverly Hills, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.56 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 451.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 265.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 400.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 438.8 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Beverly Hills, MI to Southfield, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
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