Origin
Flint, MI
Evening in Flint on Sunday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Hamburg, MI
Drive Time
53m
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamburg, MI
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Hamburg, MI covers 44.5 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, Winans Lake Road, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.8 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.76 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.3 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 44.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and Winans Lake Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.8 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Winans Lake Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 44.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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M 21 / East Court Street
Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / none lanes.
6
2.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 133
Toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
7
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
7
40.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Silver Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55
Toward Silver Lake Road
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Flint, MI to Hamburg, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw along the way.
Saginaw
2.9 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 34.8 mi | 37m |
| Winans Lake Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| I 75 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Hamburg Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Whitmore Lake Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 34.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Hamburg, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the straight / left / none lanes.
3
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto I 69
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 133
Toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
8
Merge onto I 75; US 23
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75; US 23
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
35 mi
·
37 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 55
Toward Silver Lake Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
196 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Silver Lake Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Whitmore Lake Road
210 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whitmore Lake Road
13
Continue on Whitmore Lake Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Whitmore Lake Road
14
Turn right onto Winans Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Winans Lake Road
15
Enter roundabout onto Winans Lake Road
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Winans Lake Road
16
Continue on Winans Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Winans Lake Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Hamburg Road
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamburg Road
18
Continue on Hamburg Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hamburg Road
19
Continue on M 36
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hamburg Road
20
Continue on Hamburg Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamburg Road
21
Arrive at destination
Hamburg 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 22.3 miles from Flint, MI, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 44.5 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.3 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamburg, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Flint, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Flint, MI
This is one driving day of about 44.5 miles and 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Flint, 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 US 23 for about 34.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Flint, MI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 44.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hamburg, MI
The final approach into Hamburg, 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 Hamburg, 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
$6.76 one way
$13.52 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.89 | $19.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Hamburg, MI
Evening in Hamburg on Sunday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
25 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
53m 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 Flint, MI to Hamburg, MI covers 44.5 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, Winans Lake Road, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Flint, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.76 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 44.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Flint, MI to Hamburg, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw along the way.
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