Origin
Southfield, MI
Evening in Southfield on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southfield, MI to Beverly Hills, MI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
8h 30m
Distance
454.2 mi
731 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 23m
★
6 AM
8h 30m
8 AM
8h 45m
10 AM
8h 36m
12 PM
8h 34m
3 PM
8h 36m
5 PM
8h 45m
8 PM
8h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southfield, MI
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Beverly Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Southfield, MI to Beverly Hills, MI covers 454.2 miles and takes about 8h 30m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Northwestern Highway, M 10 North, John C Lodge Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
227.1 miles from Southfield, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 30m drive with frequent turns across 454.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwestern Highway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Southfield, MI to Beverly Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Highway | — | — |
| M 10 North | — | — |
| John C Lodge Freeway | — | — |
| US 24 North | — | — |
| Telegraph Road | — | — |
| Franklin Road | — | — |
| West Square Lake Road | — | — |
| East Square Lake Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northwestern Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield, MI and Beverly Hills, MI.
1
Start on West 10 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwestern Highway
3
Take the ramp slight left toward M 10 North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
M 10 North
4
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 24 North
6
Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Telegraph Road
7
Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Franklin Road
8
Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
9
Continue on East Square Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Flint
11
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 75: Saginaw
13
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
14
Keep slight left
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
16
Merge slight left onto US-2 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US-2 West
17
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
18
Continue on US-2 West
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US-2 West
19
Turn right
17 mi
·
20 min
20
Turn sharp left onto M-28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
21
Continue on Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cedar Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Munising
23
Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Munising
24
Continue on M-28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
25
Turn right onto US-41/M-28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
26
Continue on South Front Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Front Street
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
28
Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
30
Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marquette Bypass
32
Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marquette Bypass
33
Continue on US-41/M-28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28
108 ft
·
6 sec
·
US-41/M-28
35
Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
US-41/M-28
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28
115 ft
·
6 sec
·
US-41/M-28
37
Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US-41/M-28
38
Turn right onto Maas Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Maas Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 227.1 miles from Southfield, MI, or about 4h 15m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 100 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 227.1 miles or 4h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 227.1 miles or 4h 15m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beverly Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Southfield, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Southfield, MI
Aim for roughly 227 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Beverly Hills, MI
Aim for roughly 227 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Southfield, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 227.1 mi from Southfield, MI · 4h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
227 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Otsego Lake, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
227 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Otsego Lake, MI after about 227 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 227.1 miles from Southfield, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 227 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in Beverly Hills, MI
The final approach into Beverly Hills, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Beverly Hills, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Beverly Hills, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.01 one way
$142.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
159 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $77.97 | $155.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $87.41 | $174.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $100.28 | $200.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$201–$311
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 158.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 136.3 | 1 | $47.69 | $21.80 |
| Efficient EV | 113.6 | 1 | $39.74 | $18.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 181.7 | 2 | $63.59 | $29.07 |
Gas CO2
159 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Beverly Hills, MI
Evening in Beverly Hills on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
32 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
8h 30m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Southfield, MI to Beverly Hills, MI covers 454.2 miles and takes about 8h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwestern Highway, M 10 North, John C Lodge Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 227 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 227.1 miles from Southfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Southfield, MI to Beverly Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Southfield, MI to Beverly Hills, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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