Origin
Newark, MI
Late night in Newark on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, MI to Macomb, MI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newark, MI
Matthis Volquardsen
Trip Overview
The drive from Newark, MI to Macomb, MI covers 43.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I-75 South, 25 Mile Road, North Holly Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on I-75 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Newark, MI to Macomb, MI covers 43.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I-75 South is the longest continuous segment at about 19.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 26.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.7 miles (I 75 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 75 BL
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
5
28.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Shimmons Road
Enter roundabout onto Shimmons Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
29.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Tienken Road
Turn right onto Tienken Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newark, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
M 24: Pontiac
26.9 mi in
|
~33m
Lapeer
26.9 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 19.6 mi | 21m |
| 25 Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| North Holly Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Tienken Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Grange Hall Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West Tienken Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Shimmons Road | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Runyon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 19.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on Belford Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Belford Road
2
Turn left onto North Holly Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Holly Road
3
Turn left onto Grange Hall Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Grange Hall Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 75 South
5
Merge onto I 75
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I-75 South
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 75 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 75 BL
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 BL
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 75 BL
Toward I 75 Business South: Pontiac
9
Turn left
88 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
11
Continue on Shimmons Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Shimmons Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto North Squirrel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Squirrel Road
14
Turn right onto Tienken Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tienken Road
Use the right lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
16
Continue on West Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Tienken Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Tienken Road
18
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Runyon Road
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Runyon Road
20
Continue on 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 roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
25 Mile Road
23
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
25 Mile Road
24
Enter roundabout
270 ft
·
7 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Newark, MI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Newark, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Macomb, MI
The final approach into Macomb, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
NNE 5 mph
19% chance
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
5 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
1h 4m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Newark, MI to Macomb, MI covers 43.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-75 South, 25 Mile Road, North Holly Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Newark, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.75 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.7 miles (I 75 BL): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Newark, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Pontiac and Lapeer.
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