If you are planning a trip from Belmont to Troy, Michigan, expect a straightforward journey covering 63.2 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you should budget approximately $10 for fuel. Navigating through the Midwest, you will find this path offers a clear, manageable transit between these two Michigan communities. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the duration is short enough that you won't need to plan for extended rest periods.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.6 miles from Belmont, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
M-37
12.1 mi
16m
North Stone Road
7.7 mi
10m
North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
17m
Warner Avenue
5.9 mi
8m
Bailey Road
4.9 mi
6m
Newaygo Road
3.2 mi
4m
South Warner Avenue
2.3 mi
3m
North Green Avenue
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
M-37
— 12.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on Lynhurst Street Northeast
27 ft·3 sec·Lynhurst Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Belmont Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi·33 sec·Belmont Avenue Northeast
3
Turn left onto Post Drive Northeast
0.2 mi·30 sec·Post Drive Northeast
4
Continue on Post Drive Northeast
1.6 mi·2 min·Post Drive Northeast
5
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Island Drive Northeast
0.5 mi·40 sec·Pine Island Drive Northeast
6
Turn left onto 9 Mile Road Northeast
1.6 mi·2 min·9 Mile Road Northeast
7
Keep slight left at fork onto 9 Mile Road Northwest
1.3 mi·1 min·9 Mile Road Northwest
8
At end of road, turn right onto M 37
12 mi·16 min·M-37
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto M 37
12 ft·0 sec·Newaygo Road
10
Continue on M 37
3.2 mi·4 min·Newaygo Road
11
Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi·6 min·Bailey Road
12
Turn right onto B-35
0.9 mi·1 min·Squires Road
13
Continue on B-35
2.0 mi·2 min·Alger Avenue
14
Turn left onto B-35
0.5 mi·37 sec·West 128th Street
15
Turn straight onto B-35
1.2 mi·1 min·Luce Avenue
16
Continue on B-35
0.9 mi·1 min·West 118th Street
17
Turn straight onto B-35
5.9 mi·8 min·Warner Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto M 82
2.3 mi·3 min·South Warner Avenue
19
Continue on M 82
0.6 mi·1 min·South Stewart Avenue
20
Turn left onto M 82
1.0 mi·2 min·East Main Street
21
Turn right onto North Stone Road
7.7 mi·10 min·North Stone Road
22
Continue on Jefferson Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Jefferson Street
23
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi·3 min·North Green Avenue
24
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi·2 min·4 Mile Road
25
Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi·17 min·North Comstock Avenue
26
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi·2 min·West 11 Mile Road
27
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi·5 min·North Dickinson Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about complex refueling strategies, as the $10 fuel cost is modest for the 63.2-mile distance. Given the technical, turn-heavy nature of the local roads, it is wise to keep your GPS active to ensure you stay on track through the various road transitions. Because there are no scheduled stops on this route, make sure you are comfortable behind the wheel for the full 1 hour and 42 minutes. Use the lack of highway miles to your advantage by staying alert at intersections and turns where signage may change more frequently.
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 31.6 miles from Belmont, MI, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.1 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.6 miles or 44m 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 19m
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 Belmont, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belmont, MI
This is one driving day of about 63.2 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Belmont, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on M-37 for about 12.1 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|Post Drive Northeast
Turn left onto Post Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip|~3m in|Pine Island Drive Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Island Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip|~6m in|9 Mile Road Northwest
Keep slight left at fork onto 9 Mile Road Northwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
5.6 mi into trip|~8m in|M 37 / M-37
At end of road, turn right onto M 37 / M-37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
17.7 mi into trip|~25m in|M 37 / Newaygo Road
Enter roundabout onto M 37 / Newaygo Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.76 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$10.85
$21.70
premium
$4.89
$12.16
$24.32
diesel
$5.61
$13.95
$27.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19
0
$6.64
$3.03
Efficient EV
15.8
0
$5.53
$2.53
EV Truck/SUV
25.3
0
$8.85
$4.04
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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 15, 2026
Origin
Belmont, MI
Late night
in Belmont on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Troy, MI
Late night
in Troy on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Bridgeton, MI
32 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
15 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 42m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads, including M-37, North Stone Road, and North Comstock Avenue, rather than high-speed interstate corridors. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 12.1-mile segment on M-37. Because the drive is entirely off-highway, your steering wheel will see plenty of action as you transition between these smaller roads. Expect a more hands-on, localized driving experience compared to a standard freeway commute.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on M-37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Post Drive Northeast.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Post Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Pine Island Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (9 Mile Road Northwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on M-37. 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: at 0.3 miles (Post Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Pine Island Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (9 Mile Road Northwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Troy, MI before heading back.
