Origin
Norvell, MI
Morning in Norvell on Friday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norvell, 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
1h 23m
Distance
83.4 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norvell, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norvell, MI to Flint, MI covers 83.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Commercial Drive, Sweezy Lake Road, Sharon Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 83.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m 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 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 83.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Commercial Drive 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 Norvell, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Norvell, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Commercial Drive | — | — |
| Sweezy Lake Road | — | — |
| Sharon Valley Road | — | — |
| Sharon Hollow Road | — | — |
| Pleasant Lake Road | — | — |
| M-52 | — | — |
| Manchester Road | — | — |
| Chelsea Manchester Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Commercial Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norvell, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Mill Road
315 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mill Road
2
Turn right onto East Commercial Drive
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Commercial Drive
3
Continue on Sweezy Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sweezy Lake Road
4
Turn right onto Sharon Valley Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Sharon Valley Road
5
Turn left onto Sharon Hollow Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sharon Hollow Road
6
Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Lake Road
7
Turn left onto M-52
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M-52
8
Continue on Manchester Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Manchester Road
9
Continue on Chelsea Manchester Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chelsea Manchester Road
10
Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 East: Detroit
11
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14: Plymouth
13
Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
47 mi
·
50 min
·
US 23 North: Flint
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
17
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saginaw Street, Downtown
19
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
20
Turn right onto West Fifth Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
21
Turn left onto Harrison Street
381 ft
·
21 sec
·
Harrison Street
22
Turn left onto East Court Street
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
23
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
24
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.7 mi from Norvell, MI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Norvell, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.04 one way
$26.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.32 | $28.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.41 | $36.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.00 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.68 | $5.34 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brighton, MI
42 mi in
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
1 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
1h 23m 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 Norvell, MI to Flint, MI covers 83.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Commercial Drive, Sweezy Lake Road, Sharon Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 miles from Norvell, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.04 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 Norvell, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Norvell, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norvell, 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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