Origin
Gaastra, MI
Late night in Gaastra on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaastra, MI to New Bristol Location, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaastra, MI
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New Bristol Location, MI
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Trip Overview
This short 18.1-mile drive from Gaastra to New Bristol Location in Michigan's Midwest region will take you about 31 minutes to complete. With a low fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an easy addition to your itinerary or a perfect standalone trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads, making it a turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed journey. Given its brevity, this drive is ideally suited for a single day trip, offering flexibility in your schedule. You won't need to worry about overnight stays or significant time commitments for this particular segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lake Emily Road | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Bates-Gaastra Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Lind Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| US 141 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| New Bristol Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Lake Emily Road
— 11.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaastra, MI and New Bristol Location, MI.
1
Start on Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Avenue
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Continue on Bates-Gaastra Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bates-Gaastra Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Bates-Gaastra Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bates-Gaastra Road
5
Turn right onto US 2
11 mi
·
12 min
·
East Lake Emily Road
6
Turn left onto US 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 141
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Lind Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lind Road
8
Turn left onto New Bristol Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New Bristol Road
9
Arrive at destination
New Bristol Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Bates-Gaastra Road
At end of road, turn right onto Bates-Gaastra Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 2 / East Lake Emily Road
Turn right onto US 2 / East Lake Emily Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 141
Turn left onto US 141
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Lind Road
Turn left onto Lind Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
New Bristol Location, MI
Late night in New Bristol Location on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°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
23 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
31m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a 5% share of highway driving. The majority of your travel will be on roads like East Lake Emily Road, Bates-Gaastra Road, and Lind Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.3 miles along East Lake Emily Road. This means you'll be navigating a series of turns and transitions, so staying attentive to your route is key. It's less about sustained speed and more about the local road experience.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on East Lake Emily Road.
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 around 0.2 miles in near 2nd Street.
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 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Bates-Gaastra Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 2 / East Lake Emily Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on East Lake Emily 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: at 0.2 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Bates-Gaastra Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 2 / East Lake Emily Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Bristol Location, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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