Origin
Macomb, MI
Afternoon in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macomb, MI to Pearl Beach, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pearl Beach, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macomb, MI to Pearl Beach, MI covers 23.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 23 Mile Road, Dixie Highway, Dyke Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on 23 Mile Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Mile Road | 10 mi | 16m |
| Dixie Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Dyke Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Green Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pointe Tremble Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 25 Mile Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
23 Mile Road
— 10 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, MI and Pearl Beach, MI.
1
Start on this road
201 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
25 Mile Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
4
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
5
Turn left onto 23 Mile Road
10 mi
·
16 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on M 29
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Green Street
7
Continue on M 29
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on M 29
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Dixie Highway
9
Continue on M 29
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dyke Road
10
Continue on M 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pointe Tremble Road
11
Arrive at destination
M 29
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 2.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
23 Mile Road
Turn left onto 23 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Pearl Beach, MI
Afternoon in Pearl Beach on Saturday
Local time
1:52 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
23.2 mi in 36m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on 23 Mile Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 0.3 miles in near Romeo Plank Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Macomb, MI to Pearl Beach, MI is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (23 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on 23 Mile Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (23 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pearl Beach, MI before heading back.
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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