Origin
Freeland, MI
Afternoon in Freeland on Thursday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeland, MI to Brady Center, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeland, MI
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Freeland, MI to Brady Center, MI covers 34.1 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Graham Road, Midland Road, Gratiot Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on South Graham Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 34.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Graham Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 47 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 7 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 47 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (M 47 / Midland Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9 miles (M 46 / Gratiot Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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M 47 / South Main Street
Turn left onto M 47 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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M 47 / Midland Road
Keep slight right at fork onto M 47 / Midland Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
M 46 / Gratiot Road
Turn right onto M 46 / Gratiot Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
M 52 / South Graham Road
Turn left onto M 52 / South Graham Road
Navigation decision point
4
33.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
South Hemlock Road
Turn left onto South Hemlock Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Graham Road | 11 mi | 16m |
| Midland Road | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Gratiot Road | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Oakley Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Brady Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Belle Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Saginaw Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Graham Road
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeland, MI and Brady Center, MI.
1
Start on East Washington Road
68 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Washington Road
2
Turn left onto M 47
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on M 47
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Midland Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto M 47
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Midland Road
5
Turn right onto M 46
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Gratiot Road
6
Turn left onto M 52
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
South Graham Road
7
Continue on M 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saginaw Street
8
Turn right onto M 52
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Belle Avenue
9
Continue on M 52
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Graham Road
10
Continue on M 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Oakley Road
11
Turn right onto M 57
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Brady Road
12
Turn left onto South Hemlock Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hemlock Road
13
Arrive at destination
South Hemlock Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Freeland, MI · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Freeland, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brady Center, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brady Center, 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
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Brady Center, MI
Afternoon in Brady Center on Thursday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Garfield, MI
17 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
18 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
47m 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 Freeland, MI to Brady Center, MI covers 34.1 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Graham Road, Midland Road, Gratiot Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Freeland, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.33 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 47m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 47 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (M 47 / Midland Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9 miles (M 46 / Gratiot Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Freeland, MI to Brady Center, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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