How far is Detroit, MI from Pontiac, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Detroit and Pontiac is 24.65 miles (39.67 km).
Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Pontiac, MI is 24.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Pontiac, Michigan is: 31.2 miles (50.21 km) by car.
Driving from Detroit to Pontiac will take approximately 00 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. It is located on the Detroit River in southeastern Michigan. Detroit was once a major center for the automobile industry, but it has struggled in recent years.
| Population | 665369 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°19'53"N 83°2'45"W |
| Latitude | 42.3314300 |
| Longitude | -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pontiac
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. It is located on the Clinton River in the Detroit metropolitan area. Pontiac was once a major automobile manufacturing city, and it is now known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Pontiac Silverdome and the Pontiac Museum.
| Population | 58911 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°38'20"N 83°17'28"W |
| Latitude | 42.6389200 |
| Longitude | -83.2910500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Pontiac: North Perry Street (-83.291253,42.638882)
Estimated Travel Time Between Detroit and Pontiac
The distance between Detroit and Pontiac is 50 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Detroit and Pontiac. The current time is 07:18:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.17 liters (1.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Detroit and Pontiac.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Detroit to Pontiac is $3.69 (diesel $4.74).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $3.69 | $4.24 | $4.79 | $4.74 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Detroit and Pontiac (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
