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Trip from Gaastra, MI to New Bristol Location, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 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

Save up to 8 min
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.

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Downtown Gaastra, MI, MI

Gaastra, MI

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Downtown New Bristol Location, MI, MI

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 6

5 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

$2.67 one way

$5.35 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.95 $5.90
premium $4.72 $3.36 $6.72
diesel $4.80 $3.42 $6.84

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026

Origin

Gaastra, MI

Afternoon in Gaastra on Sunday

Local time

2:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

W 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

New Bristol Location, MI

Afternoon in New Bristol Location on Sunday

Local time

2:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

NW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:26AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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 warmer 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,688 ft 1,382 ft

Total Climb

461 ft

Total Descent

692 ft

Highest Point

1,688 ft

~5.2 mi in

Elevation Range

306 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Gaastra, MI

Full guide →

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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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