The drive from Verona, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Van Dyke Road, Van Dyke Road, Sand Beach Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.5 miles on South Van Dyke Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from Verona, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 100.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a 2h 10m drive with frequent turns across 100.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Van Dyke Road is the longest continuous segment at about 54.5 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 91.9 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 91.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.3 miles (M 59 / Hall Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.4 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
91.9 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
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 17
Toward M 59: Mount Clemens, Pontiac
5
92.3 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|M 59 / Hall Road
Merge onto M 59 / Hall Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
96.4 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|Romeo Plank Road
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
97.6 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|Cass Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
99.2 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|Moravian Drive
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Verona, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 59: Mount Clemens and Pontiac.
M 59: Mount Clemens
91.9 mi in|~1h 54m
Pontiac
91.9 mi in|~1h 54m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Van Dyke Road
54.5 mi
1h 4m
Van Dyke Road
26.2 mi
32m
Sand Beach Road
5 mi
7m
Hall Road
4 mi
6m
North Cedar Street
2.2 mi
3m
Cass Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
East Huron Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Main Street
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
South Van Dyke Road
— 54.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona, MI and Clinton Township, MI.
1
Start on M 142
5.0 mi·7 min·Sand Beach Road
2
Continue on M 142
1.6 mi·2 min·East Huron Avenue
3
Continue on M 53
35 mi·39 min·South Van Dyke Road
4
Continue on M 53
1.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on M 53
20 mi·25 min·South Van Dyke Road
6
Continue on M 53
2.2 mi·3 min·North Cedar Street
7
Continue on M 53
5.6 mi·7 min·Van Dyke Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto M 53
0.9 mi·1 min·North Main Street
9
Continue on M 53
21 mi·25 min·Van Dyke Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 17Toward M 59: Mount Clemens, PontiacUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto M 59
4.0 mi·6 min·Hall Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Romeo Plank Road
Use the right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
112 ft·2 sec·Romeo Plank Road
14
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Romeo Plank Road
15
Enter roundabout onto Cass Avenue
123 ft·2 sec·Cass Avenue
16
Continue on Cass Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Avenue
17
Turn right onto Moravian Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Moravian Drive
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto White Oaks Drive
0.2 mi·52 sec·White Oaks Drive
19
Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive
289 ft·12 sec·Red Oaks Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Red Oaks Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.3 miles from Verona, MI, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton Township, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Verona, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Verona, MI
This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Verona, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Van Dyke Road for about 54.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Verona, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clinton Township, MI
The final approach into Clinton Township, 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 Clinton Township, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.73 one way
$31.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.27
$34.54
premium
$4.89
$19.36
$38.72
diesel
$5.61
$22.21
$44.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.56
$4.83
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.80
$4.02
EV Truck/SUV
40.2
0
$14.08
$6.44
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Verona, MI
Morning
in Verona on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton Township, MI
Morning
in Clinton Township on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph85% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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.
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
31 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
2h 10m 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 Verona, MI to Clinton Township, MI covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Van Dyke Road, Van Dyke Road, Sand Beach Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 miles from Verona, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.73 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 is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 91.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.3 miles (M 59 / Hall Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.4 miles (Romeo Plank Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Verona, MI and Clinton Township, MI, road signs point toward M 59: Mount Clemens and Pontiac.
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
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