Origin
Brooklyn, MI
Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Drive Time
50m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, MI
Jean-Daniel Francoeur
Ann Arbor, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Brooklyn to Ann Arbor, you are in for a quick 38.8-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect to spend about 50 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $6, this commute is as economical as it is efficient. Since the entire route takes place within Michigan, you will remain comfortably in the same region throughout your travels. It is a straightforward trip, perfect for those who prefer local roads over the intensity of major highways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.4 miles from Brooklyn, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will navigate your way using North Main Street, Mill Street, and Case Road, experiencing a 0% highway share. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—not even a single mile on North Main Street—you should prepare for a constant flow of turns and intersections. This is a technical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape from start to finish. It is a refreshing change of pace if you are tired of mindless highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brooklyn, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Case Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horning Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Herman Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sharon Hollow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sharon Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Chicago Street
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chicago Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mill Street
4
Keep slight left to continue on Case Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Case Road
5
Continue on Horning Road
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Horning Road
6
Continue on Herman Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Herman Road
7
Keep slight left to continue on Herman Road
436 ft
·
7 sec
·
Herman Road
8
Turn straight onto Sharon Hollow Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Sharon Hollow Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sharon Valley Road
322 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sharon Valley Road
10
Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sharon Hollow Road
11
Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Pleasant Lake Road
12
Turn slight right onto Pleasant Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Lake Road
13
Keep slight left to continue on Pleasant Lake Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Road
14
Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
312 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Road
15
Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Pleasant Lake Road
16
Turn left onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
17
Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
18
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto East Hoover Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hoover Avenue
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 50-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You do not need to worry about planning long rest stops or complex refueling strategies given the low $6 fuel cost for the 38.8-mile distance. Since the route relies entirely on local roads, stay alert at intersections and be prepared for frequent speed changes as you transition between streets. Take advantage of the trip's brevity by keeping your vehicle light and your departure time fluid. A smart tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation app active, as the turn-heavy nature of the route makes it easy to miss a local transition.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.4 miles from Brooklyn, MI, or about 25m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38.8 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.4 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ann Arbor, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, MI
This is one driving day of about 38.8 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Brooklyn, MI · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Brooklyn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ann Arbor, MI
The final approach into Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.79 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.32 | $14.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Ann Arbor, MI
Evening in Ann Arbor on Sunday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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.
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
50m 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 Brooklyn, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 38.8 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Mill Street, Case Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Brooklyn, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.89 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 Brooklyn, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brooklyn, MI to Ann Arbor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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