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Trip from Detroit, MI to New Haven, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

36.2 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

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New Haven, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Detroit, MI to New Haven, MI covers 36.2 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ford Freeway, East Edsel Ford Freeway, Walter P. Chrysler Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on Ford Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 46m highway drive covering 36.2 miles, with most of the trip on Ford Freeway and East Edsel Ford Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.3 miles on Ford Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ford Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ford Freeway and East Edsel Ford Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Chrysler Drive.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | Chrysler Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge onto I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway toward I 75 North: Flint

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 53B Toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron
7
3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East: Port Huron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
8
33.7 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward M 19: Richmond, New Haven

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 247 Toward M 19: Richmond, New Haven

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Detroit, MI and New Haven, MI, road signs point toward Chicago, Port Huron and M 19: Richmond.

Chicago

2.6 mi in | ~5m

Port Huron

2.6 mi in | ~5m

M 19: Richmond

33.7 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ford Freeway 15.3 mi 16m
East Edsel Ford Freeway 15 mi 19m
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway 1.7 mi 2m
New Haven Road 1.1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Monroe Street 0.4 mi 1m
Randolph Street 0.2 mi <1m
Cadillac Square 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ford Freeway — 15.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and New Haven, MI.

1

Start on Cadillac Square

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cadillac Square
2

Continue on Cadillac Square

97 ft · 3 sec · Cadillac Square
Toward M 3 North Use the left lane.
3

Turn slight left onto M 3

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Randolph Street
4

Turn right onto Monroe Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Monroe Street
Use the right lane.
5

At end of road, turn left onto Chrysler Drive

34 ft · 1 sec · Chrysler Drive
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
7

Merge onto I 375

1.7 mi · 2 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 53B Toward I 94: Ford Freeway, Chicago, Port Huron Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 94

15 mi · 19 min · East Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 94

15 mi · 16 min · Ford Freeway
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 247 Toward M 19: Richmond, New Haven Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Washington Street
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on M 19

1.1 mi · 1 min · New Haven Road
15

Continue on M 19

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.1 mi from Detroit, MI · 25m into the drive

city ​​in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roseville, MI

18 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

Mount Clemens, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roseville, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Detroit, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Haven, MI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Haven, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.66 one way

$11.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.21 $12.43
premium $4.89 $6.97 $13.93
diesel $5.61 $7.99 $15.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.80 $1.74
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.17 $1.45
EV Truck/SUV 14.5 0 $5.07 $2.32

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Detroit, MI

Evening in Detroit on Thursday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

WSW 12 mph 70% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:30PM 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

New Haven, MI

Evening in New Haven on Thursday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Roseville, MI

18 mi in

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

46m 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 Detroit, MI to New Haven, MI covers 36.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ford Freeway, East Edsel Ford Freeway, Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Detroit, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.66 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Chrysler Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (I 375 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Detroit, MI and New Haven, MI, road signs point toward Chicago, Port Huron and M 19: Richmond.

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