Origin
Macomb, MI
Afternoon in Macomb on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Harbor Beach, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
99.2 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
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6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
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 Macomb, MI to Harbor Beach, MI covers 99.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Romeo Plank Road, 26 Mile Road, I 94 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.51 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
49.6 miles from Macomb, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 99.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Romeo Plank Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Macomb, MI to Harbor Beach, MI is easy. At 2h 7m 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 Macomb, MI to Harbor Beach, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Romeo Plank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 26 Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ford Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Grove Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 24th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeshore Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Romeo Plank Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Harbor Beach, MI.
1
Start on the route
302 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
3
Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
26 Mile Road
4
Take the ramp left toward I 94 East: Port Huron
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 94 East: Port Huron
5
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Ford Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward M 25: USA, Port Huron
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
M 25: USA, Port Huron
7
Turn left onto Pine Grove Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pine Grove Avenue
8
Continue on 24th Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
24th Avenue
9
Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakeshore Road
10
Continue on Kimball Drive
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kimball Drive
11
Continue on Lakeshore Road
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lakeshore Road
12
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on Lakeshore Road
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Lakeshore Road
14
Continue on South Ridge Street
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
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South Ridge Street
15
Continue on North Lakeshore Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
North Lakeshore Road
16
Continue on 3rd Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
17
Continue on Lake Shore Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Shore Road
18
Continue on South Lakeshore Road
10 mi
·
15 min
·
South Lakeshore Road
19
Continue on South Huron Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Huron Avenue
20
Turn right onto State Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
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State Street
21
Arrive at your 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 49.6 miles from Macomb, MI, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harbor Beach, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Macomb, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Macomb, MI
This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Macomb, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Macomb, MI · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Macomb, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harbor Beach, MI
The final approach into Harbor Beach, 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 Harbor Beach, 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
$15.51 one way
$31.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.89 | $6.35 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Harbor Beach, MI
Afternoon in Harbor Beach on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
5 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
2h 7m 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 Macomb, MI to Harbor Beach, MI covers 99.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Romeo Plank Road, 26 Mile Road, I 94 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 miles from Macomb, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.51 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 Macomb, MI to Harbor Beach, MI is easy. At 2h 7m 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 Macomb, MI to Harbor Beach, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macomb, MI to Harbor Beach, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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