Origin
Ferrysburg, MI
Night in Ferrysburg on Saturday
Local time
10:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferrysburg, MI to Troy, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ferrysburg, MI
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Troy, MI
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Trip Overview
Ferrysburg to Troy is 54.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via US 31 and Holton Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, taking you from one part of Michigan to another. Since it's a relatively short trip primarily on surface roads, you'll likely experience local traffic and a more community-focused feel. It's a straightforward option if you need to get from the west side of the state to the eastern suburbs without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a straightforward transit between these two Michigan locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 14.3 mi | 15m |
| Holton Road | 13.8 mi | 19m |
| North Comstock Avenue | 7.1 mi | 17m |
| North Maple Island Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| North Dickinson Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Maple Island Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| 4 Mile Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 11 Mile Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 14.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferrysburg, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on this road
64 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 174th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
174th Avenue
3
Continue on 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
3rd Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto US 31
14 mi
·
15 min
·
US 31
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 118
Toward M 120: Fermont
7
Turn right onto M 120
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Holton Road
8
Continue on M 120
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North Maple Island Road
9
Continue on M 120
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Island Avenue
10
Continue on Division Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Street
11
Turn right onto M 20
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East South Avenue
12
Continue on M 20
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Street
13
Continue on M 20
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 1 Mile Road
14
Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dickinson Avenue
15
Turn right onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4 Mile Road
16
Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
·
17 min
·
North Comstock Avenue
17
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
18
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Dickinson Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Ferrysburg, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39 — 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
|
174th Avenue
Turn left onto 174th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
15 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward M 120: Fermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 118
Toward M 120: Fermont
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
M 120 / Holton Road
Turn right onto M 120 / Holton Road
Navigation decision point
4
39 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
M 20 / East South Avenue
Turn right onto M 20 / East South Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.39 one way
$16.78 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $9.20 | $18.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.93 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Troy, MI
Night in Troy on Saturday
Local time
10:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 26% of this 54.1-mile trip on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on US 31 measuring 14.3 miles. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like Holton Road and North Comstock Avenue. Expect to encounter more frequent intersections and slower speeds as you move from highway cruising to navigating local streets. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely involve a noticeable change in traffic patterns and exit density.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on US 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 174th Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 10 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 (174th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
866 ft
597 ft
Total Climb
271 ft
Total Descent
1 ft
Highest Point
866 ft
~50.3 mi in
Elevation Range
270 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ferrysburg, MI to Troy, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 120: Fermont along the way.
M 120: Fermont
15 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Ferrysburg, MI
Full guide →Founded 1963
Arriving in Troy, MI
Full guide →Troy is a city in Michigan and a suburb of Detroit.
Top landmarks
- • Brooks Farm — also known as the William Brooks Farm, historic farmsite in Troy, Michigan, U.S
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on US 31. 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 (174th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Troy, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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