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Trip from Clinton Township, MI to Bridgewater, MI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

70.4 mi

113 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Clinton Township, MI, MI

Clinton Township, MI

fish socks

Downtown Bridgewater, MI, MI

Bridgewater, MI

Aaron Burden

Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton Township, MI to Bridgewater, MI covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Detroit Industrial Expressway, Edsel Ford Freeway, West Michigan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.7 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.01 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.

Midpoint

35.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 70.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 70.4 miles, with most of the trip on Detroit Industrial Expressway and Edsel Ford Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.7 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Detroit Industrial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit Industrial Expressway and Edsel Ford Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Moravian Drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Moravian Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

Navigation decision point

7
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | 15 Mile Road

Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | M 3 / Gratiot Avenue

Turn right onto M 3 / Gratiot Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
45.8 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward US 12 West: Saline

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 181A Toward US 12 West: Saline

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Detroit Industrial Expressway 28.7 mi 30m
Edsel Ford Freeway 20.6 mi 27m
West Michigan Avenue 8.8 mi 14m
Austin Road 5.4 mi 7m
South Groesbeck Highway 2.6 mi 4m
Beaconsfield Street 1.5 mi 3m
Harrington Street 0.6 mi 1m
Gratiot Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Detroit Industrial Expressway — 28.7 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township, MI and Bridgewater, MI.

1

Start on Red Oaks Drive

289 ft · 17 sec · Red Oaks Drive
2

Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

0.2 mi · 55 sec · White Oaks Drive
3

At end of road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Moravian Drive
4

Turn right onto Harrington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrington Street
Use the right lane.
5

Turn right onto M 97

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway
6

Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 15 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · Beaconsfield Street
8

Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard
9

Turn right onto M 3

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Gratiot Avenue
Use the right lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
11

Merge onto I 94

21 mi · 27 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 94

19 mi · 20 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

10 mi · 10 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 181A Toward US 12 West: Saline Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto US 12

8.8 mi · 14 min · West Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Austin Road

5.4 mi · 7 min · Austin Road
17

Arrive at destination

Austin Road

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 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 15 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgewater, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clinton Township, MI

This is one driving day of about 70.4 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Clinton Township, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Detroit Industrial Expressway for about 28.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.2 mi from Clinton Township, MI · 49m into the drive

city in Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dearborn, MI

35 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

Harper Woods, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Taylor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Clinton Township, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bridgewater, MI

The final approach into Bridgewater, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.01 one way

$22.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.08 $24.17
premium $4.89 $13.55 $27.10
diesel $5.61 $15.54 $31.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.39 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.86 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Clinton Township, MI

Late night in Clinton Township on Friday

Local time

1:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 4:08PM EDT until April 16 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 3:47PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Bridgewater, MI

Late night in Bridgewater on Friday

Local time

1:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

7 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

1h 35m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Bridgewater, MI covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Detroit Industrial Expressway, Edsel Ford Freeway, West Michigan Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 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 $11.01 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Moravian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (15 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (M 3 / Gratiot Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clinton Township, MI to Bridgewater, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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