Origin
Holly, MI
Afternoon in Holly on Friday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holly, MI to Macomb, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holly, MI
Alexander Krivitskiy
Trip Overview
The drive from Holly, MI to Macomb, MI covers 48.7 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 East Maple Street, East Holly Road, I 75 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 53m drive with frequent turns across 48.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Maple Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Holly, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Holly, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Maple Street | — | — |
| East Holly Road | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| I-75 South | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| Shimmons Road | — | — |
| North Squirrel Road | — | — |
| Tienken Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on North Saginaw Street
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
2
Turn left onto East Maple Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Maple Street
3
Continue on East Holly Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Holly Road
4
Take the ramp right toward I 75 South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 75 South
5
Merge slight left onto I-75 South
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I-75 South
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
7
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 75 Business South: Pontiac
9
Turn left
89 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
11
Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
14
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Tienken Road
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Runyon Road
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
20
Exit the roundabout onto Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
21
Continue on 25 Mile Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
25 Mile Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 25 Mile Road
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
23
Exit the roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
24
Enter the roundabout toward the route
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Holly, MI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Holly, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Macomb, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Macomb, 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
$7.61 one way
$15.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Macomb, MI
Afternoon in Macomb on Friday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
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 Holly, MI to Macomb, MI covers 48.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Maple Street, East Holly Road, I 75 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Holly, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.61 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 Holly, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Holly, MI to Macomb, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Holly, MI to Macomb, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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