Beechwood to Troy is 72 miles and takes about 1 hour 52 minutes via South Maple Island Road, 120th Avenue, and North Comstock Avenue, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a route characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. It's a straightforward, same-day trip that requires your attention to navigate the local roads effectively. Plan for a journey that keeps you engaged with the changing scenery as you make your way to your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36 miles from Beechwood, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Maple Island Road
22 mi
30m
120th Avenue
9.6 mi
13m
North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
17m
M-231
7.1 mi
8m
North Maple Island Road
6.9 mi
9m
North Dickinson Avenue
5.1 mi
9m
112th Avenue
3 mi
4m
Maple Island Avenue
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
South Maple Island Road
— 22 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beechwood, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on this road
214 ft·17 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Douglas Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Douglas Avenue
3
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.1 mi·18 sec·Howard Avenue
4
Continue on East Lakewood Boulevard
0.3 mi·43 sec·East Lakewood Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Beeline Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Beeline Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Riley Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·Riley Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Beeline Road
0.6 mi·45 sec·Beeline Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Greenly Street
0.3 mi·33 sec·Greenly Street
9
Turn left onto 120th Avenue
9.6 mi·13 min·120th Avenue
10
Turn left onto M 45
0.3 mi·28 sec·Lake Michigan Drive
11
Turn right onto M 231
7.1 mi·8 min·M-231
12
Turn right onto M 104
1.0 mi·1 min·Cleveland Street
13
Turn left onto B-31
3.0 mi·4 min·112th Avenue
14
Continue on B-31
22 mi·30 min·South Maple Island Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto M 120
6.9 mi·9 min·North Maple Island Road
16
Continue on M 120
2.5 mi·3 min·Maple Island Avenue
17
Continue on Division Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Division Street
18
Turn right onto M 20
0.3 mi·29 sec·East South Avenue
19
Continue on M 20
0.3 mi·24 sec·South Street
20
Continue on M 20
0.5 mi·46 sec·West 1 Mile Road
21
Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
3.0 mi·4 min·North Dickinson Avenue
22
Turn right onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi·2 min·4 Mile Road
23
Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi·17 min·North Comstock Avenue
24
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi·2 min·West 11 Mile Road
25
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi·5 min·North Dickinson Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 52 minute duration and local road nature, leaving Beechwood anytime in the morning or early afternoon should allow for a comfortable arrival in Troy with daylight to spare. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short, you have flexibility to pause if needed, but no specific rest areas are highlighted. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $11 and you won't have highway service stations readily available. A good tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the sequence of South Maple Island Road, 120th Avenue, and North Comstock Avenue before you depart to anticipate the turns.
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 36 miles from Beechwood, MI, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 50m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beechwood, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beechwood, MI
This is one driving day of about 72 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Beechwood, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Maple Island Road for about 22 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Douglas Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Douglas Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip|~5m in|Riley Street
At end of road, turn right onto Riley Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.2 mi into trip|~6m in|Beeline Road
Turn left onto Beeline Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.1 mi into trip|~7m in|120th Avenue
Turn left onto 120th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
22.1 mi into trip|~31m in|B-31 / 112th Avenue
Turn left onto B-31 / 112th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.26 one way
$22.51 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.36
$24.72
premium
$4.89
$13.86
$27.71
diesel
$5.61
$15.90
$31.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.6
0
$7.56
$3.46
Efficient EV
18
0
$6.30
$2.88
EV Truck/SUV
28.8
0
$10.08
$4.61
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 21, 2026
Origin
Beechwood, MI
Late night
in Beechwood on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Troy, MI
Late night
in Troy on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Ravenna, MI
36 mi in
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
1 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
1h 52m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 72 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22 miles on South Maple Island Road. As you progress, the road will likely change character frequently with each turn, requiring constant awareness. This isn't a route for autopilot; instead, it offers a more intimate experience with the local landscape as you steer through various communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on South Maple Island Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Douglas Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 52m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Douglas Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Riley Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Beeline Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 22 miles on South Maple Island Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Douglas Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Riley Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Beeline Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Troy, MI before heading back.
