Origin
Clinton Township, MI
Evening in Clinton Township on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Bloomfield Hills, MI
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
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6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton Township, MI
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Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute between Clinton Township and Bloomfield Hills, this 18.8-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a one-day excursion. Expect to spend roughly 31 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Midwest. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this route is as economical as it is brief. You will navigate through local infrastructure, utilizing Metropolitan Parkway, East Big Beaver Road, and Woodward Avenue to reach your destination. Because the travel time is so short, you will not need to worry about overnight arrangements or extensive planning. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that allows you to easily travel between these two Michigan hubs without the stress of a long-haul journey.
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
9.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning across varied transit environments rather than sticking to a single highway. Approximately 41% of your journey consists of highway driving, providing a balance between faster segments and slower local navigation. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on Metropolitan Parkway, which spans 7.7 miles of the total distance. As you progress from the township streets toward the busier avenues, the road character shifts from suburban thoroughfares to more heavily trafficked corridors. The experience is best described as a functional, steady drive that requires your full attention due to the frequent changes in road type.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 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 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near White Oaks Drive.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (White Oaks Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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White Oaks Drive
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Moravian Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Metropolitan Parkway
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.6 mi into trip
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~27m in
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M 1 / Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto M 1 / Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Parkway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| East Big Beaver Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Woodward Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Moravian Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| White Oaks Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Red Oaks Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Metropolitan Parkway
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Bloomfield Hills, MI.
1
Start on Red Oaks Drive
289 ft
·
17 sec
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Red Oaks Drive
2
Turn left onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
White Oaks Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
7.7 mi
·
11 min
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Metropolitan Parkway
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on East Big Beaver Road
6.9 mi
·
12 min
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East Big Beaver Road
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto M 1
2.1 mi
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3 min
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on M 1
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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Woodward Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
M 1
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever your schedule allows without needing to pace out long-distance rest stops. Given the 31-minute duration, you can easily complete the drive in one go, so there is no need to plan for intermediate breaks. Keep in mind that traffic patterns can fluctuate on Metropolitan Parkway, so check local congestion levels before you head out. Because you will be navigating multiple distinct roads like East Big Beaver and Woodward Avenue, keep your GPS ready to manage the transitions between these key segments. Ultimately, the biggest advantage of this route is its simplicity, so enjoy the ease of moving across the region without the burden of complex logistics.
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 9.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 miles.
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 18.8 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.4 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton Township, 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 Clinton Township, MI
This is one driving day of about 18.8 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton Township, 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.
The longest stretch is on Metropolitan Parkway for about 7.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.4 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The final approach into Bloomfield Hills, 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 Bloomfield Hills, 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
$2.86 one way
$5.71 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
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.
Destination
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Evening in Bloomfield Hills on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 Clinton Township, MI to Bloomfield Hills, MI covers 18.8 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Metropolitan Parkway, East Big Beaver Road, Woodward Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Clinton Township, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.86 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 straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (White Oaks Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Metropolitan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clinton Township, MI to Bloomfield Hills, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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