Origin
Pearl Beach, MI
Late night in Pearl Beach on Saturday
Local time
4:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearl Beach, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
85.8 mi
138 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 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pearl Beach, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 85.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dyke Road, Dixie Highway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 85.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m 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 28m drive with frequent turns across 85.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dyke 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.
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 Ann Arbor, MI is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Pearl Beach, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dyke Road | — | — |
| Dixie Highway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Green Street | — | — |
| 23 Mile Road | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
| Ford Freeway | — | — |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dyke Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl Beach, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.
1
Start on Pointe Tremble Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pointe Tremble Road
2
Continue on Dyke Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dyke Road
3
Continue on Dixie Highway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Dixie Highway
4
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Green Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Green Street
6
Continue on 23 Mile Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
23 Mile Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Detroit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 94 West: Detroit
8
Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Ford Freeway
9
Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 696 West: Lansing
12
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
16
Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
M 14: Ann Arbor
18
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
19
Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
M 14: Ann Arbor
20
Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
21
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
22
Turn right
118 ft
·
7 sec
23
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.9 mi from Pearl Beach, MI · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Pearl Beach, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ann Arbor, MI
The final approach into Ann Arbor, 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
$13.41 one way
$26.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.94 | $37.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.01 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.51 | $3.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Ann Arbor, MI
Late night in Ann Arbor on Saturday
Local time
4:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
18 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 28m 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 Ann Arbor, MI covers 85.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dyke Road, Dixie Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.9 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 $13.41 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 Ann Arbor, MI is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Pearl Beach, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pearl Beach, MI to Ann Arbor, 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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