Origin
California, MI
Evening in California on Monday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from California, MI to Macomb, MI
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
156.4 mi
252 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
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6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
California, MI
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from California, MI to Macomb, MI covers 156.4 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Ray Quincy Road, Fisher Road, Bankers Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.2 miles from California, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 156.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Ray Quincy Road 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 California, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 2h 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 California, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Ray Quincy Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fisher Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bankers Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Allen Road South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Chicago Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Chicago Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Chicago Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Chicago Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Ray Quincy Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Copeland Road
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
Copeland Road
2
Turn right onto South Ray Quincy Road
6.2 mi
·
14 min
·
South Ray Quincy Road
3
Turn right onto Fisher Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fisher Road
4
Continue on Bankers Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bankers Road
5
Turn left onto South Allen Road South
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Allen Road South
6
Turn right onto West Chicago Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Chicago Road
7
Continue on East Chicago Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Chicago Street
8
Continue on West Chicago Road
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Chicago Road
9
Continue on West Chicago Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Chicago Street
10
Continue on East Chicago Road
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
East Chicago Road
11
Turn left onto Moscow Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Moscow Road
12
Merge slight left onto Spring Arbor Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Spring Arbor Road
13
Turn straight onto M-60
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
M-60
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 94 East: Detroit
15
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
37 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14: Plymouth
17
Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
18
Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
19
Continue straight
9.2 mi
·
9 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
21
Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Davison Avenue
22
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
5 min
23
Continue on Davison Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Davison Freeway
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 75: Flint, Toledo
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 75 North: Flint
26
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Rochester Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rochester Road
28
Turn right onto Rochester Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Rochester Road
29
Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Big Beaver Road
30
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
31
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Metropolitan Parkway
32
Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Dyke Avenue
33
Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
M 53 North: Imlay City
34
Take the exit slight right toward 23 Mile Road East
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
23 Mile Road East
35
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
23 Mile Road
36
Turn left onto Garfield Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garfield Road
37
Enter the roundabout toward the route
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.2 miles from California, MI, or about 1h 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.2 miles or 1h 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 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macomb, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving California, 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 California, MI
This is one driving day of about 156.4 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from California, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.2 mi from California, MI · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.2 miles from California, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Macomb, MI
The final approach into Macomb, 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 Macomb, 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
$23.76 one way
$47.51 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.75 | $69.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.42 | $7.51 |
| Efficient EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.69 | $6.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.90 | $10.01 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Evening in Macomb on Monday
Local time
5:48 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
5 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
2h 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 California, MI to Macomb, MI covers 156.4 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Ray Quincy Road, Fisher Road, Bankers Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.2 miles from California, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.76 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from California, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 2h 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 California, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from California, MI to Macomb, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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