Origin
Harbor Beach, MI
Morning in Harbor Beach on Friday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harbor Beach, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
109.4 mi
176 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harbor Beach, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harbor Beach, MI to Flint, MI covers 109.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Van Dyke Road, I 69, Sand Beach Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.5 miles on South Van Dyke Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.10 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
54.7 miles from Harbor Beach, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 109.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 109.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Van Dyke Road is the longest continuous segment at about 54.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 76.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harbor Beach, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 2h 13m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 76.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 108.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
76.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 69 West: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 69 West: Flint
7
108.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
5
109.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
|
M 21 / East Fifth Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Fifth Street
Navigation decision point
5
109.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
109.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Van Dyke Road | 54.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 69 | 31.6 mi | 32m |
| Sand Beach Road | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| North Cedar Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Huron Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Van Dyke Road
— 54.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harbor Beach, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on State Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
2
Continue on M 142
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Sand Beach Road
3
Continue on M 142
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Huron Avenue
4
Continue on M 53
35 mi
·
39 min
·
South Van Dyke Road
5
Continue on M 53
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on M 53
20 mi
·
25 min
·
South Van Dyke Road
7
Continue on M 53
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cedar Street
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 West: Flint
9
Merge onto I 69
32 mi
·
32 min
·
I 69
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Saginaw Street
12
Turn right onto M 21
398 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Fifth Street
13
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
14
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
15
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
17
Arrive at destination
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 54.7 miles from Harbor Beach, MI, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.7 miles or 1h 8m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harbor Beach, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Harbor Beach, MI
This is one driving day of about 109.4 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Harbor Beach, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Van Dyke Road for about 54.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.7 mi from Harbor Beach, MI · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.7 miles from Harbor Beach, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Flint, MI
The final approach into Flint, 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 Flint, 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
$17.10 one way
$34.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.05 | $42.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.49 | $5.25 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.57 | $4.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.32 | $7.00 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Flint, MI
Morning in Flint on Friday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
8 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
2h 13m 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 Harbor Beach, MI to Flint, MI covers 109.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Van Dyke Road, I 69, Sand Beach Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.7 miles from Harbor Beach, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.10 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.
The drive from Harbor Beach, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 2h 13m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 76.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 108.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harbor Beach, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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