Origin
Pearl Beach, MI
Afternoon in Pearl Beach on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearl Beach, MI to Macomb, 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 Pearl Beach, MI to Macomb, 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 turn-heavy local drive. 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 23.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
23 Mile Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 20.7 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 Pearl Beach, MI to Macomb, 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 20.7 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (25 Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.9 miles (25 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
20.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Navigation decision point
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
25 Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
22.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
25 Mile Road
Straight onto 25 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Pearl Beach, MI and Macomb, MI.
1
Start on M 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pointe Tremble Road
2
Continue on M 29
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dyke Road
3
Continue on M 29
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Dixie Highway
4
Continue on M 29
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on M 29
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Green Street
6
Continue on M 29
10 mi
·
16 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
8
Enter roundabout onto 25 Mile Road
155 ft
·
3 sec
·
25 Mile Road
9
Continue on 25 Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
25 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
10
Enter roundabout
81 ft
·
2 sec
11
Arrive at destination
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
Macomb, MI
Afternoon in Macomb on Saturday
Local time
12:35 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pearl Beach, MI to Macomb, MI covers 23.2 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 23 Mile Road, Dixie Highway, Dyke Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Pearl Beach, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 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 Pearl Beach, MI to Macomb, MI is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.7 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (25 Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.9 miles (25 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pearl Beach, 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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