The drive from Flint, MI to Pearl Beach, MI covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, County Line Road, Memphis Ridge Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.4 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.38 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
39.6 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 42m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 79.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Flint, MI to Pearl Beach, MI covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.4 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 early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|M 21 / East Court Street
Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Saginaw Street
Turn left onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
48.1 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 184
Toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond
5
69.6 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|M 29 / Green Street
Turn sharp left onto M 29 / Green Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Flint, MI and Pearl Beach, MI, road signs point toward M 19: Sandusky and Richmond.
M 19: Sandusky
48.1 mi in|~50m
Richmond
48.1 mi in|~50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
47.4 mi
48m
County Line Road
7.6 mi
10m
Memphis Ridge Road
5.5 mi
7m
Dixie Highway
4.7 mi
7m
Kinney Road
3.7 mi
5m
Dyke Road
2.8 mi
4m
North Main Street
2.4 mi
5m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 47.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Pearl Beach, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
253 ft·20 sec·East Court Street
3
Turn left onto Saginaw Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Saginaw Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
5
Merge onto I 69
47 mi·48 min·Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 184Toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond
7
Turn right onto M 19
3.7 mi·5 min·Kinney Road
8
Continue on M 19
1.0 mi·1 min·Burnell Road
9
Continue on M 19
1.1 mi·1 min·Memphis Ridge Road
10
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
11
Continue on M 19
4.4 mi·6 min·Memphis Ridge Road
12
Continue on M 19
2.4 mi·5 min·North Main Street
13
Turn slight left onto Muttonville Lane
0.2 mi·43 sec·Muttonville Lane
14
At end of road, turn right onto County Line Road
7.6 mi·10 min·County Line Road
15
Turn sharp left onto M 29
0.5 mi·47 sec·Green Street
16
Continue on M 29
0.6 mi·58 sec·Main Street
17
Continue on M 29
4.7 mi·7 min·Dixie Highway
18
Continue on M 29
2.8 mi·4 min·Dyke Road
19
Continue on M 29
1.0 mi·1 min·Pointe Tremble Road
20
Arrive at destination
M 29
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 39.6 miles from Flint, MI, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 17 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.6 miles or 42m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearl Beach, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flint, MI
This is one driving day of about 79.2 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Flint, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway for about 47.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.38 one way
$24.76 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.59
$27.19
premium
$4.89
$15.24
$30.48
diesel
$5.61
$17.49
$34.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.8
0
$8.32
$3.80
Efficient EV
19.8
0
$6.93
$3.17
EV Truck/SUV
31.7
0
$11.09
$5.07
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 15, 2026
Origin
Flint, MI
Morning
in Flint on Saturday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pearl Beach, MI
Morning
in Pearl Beach on Saturday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Milton, MI
40 mi in
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
1 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
1h 38m 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 Pearl Beach, MI covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, County Line Road, Memphis Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.6 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 $12.38 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 1h 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Flint, MI and Pearl Beach, MI, road signs point toward M 19: Sandusky and Richmond.
