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Trip from Port Sheldon, MI to Troy, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

67.3 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Port Sheldon, MI, MI

Port Sheldon, MI

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Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

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Trip Overview

This 67.3-mile journey from Port Sheldon, MI, to Troy, MI, will take approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it covers a modest distance with a projected fuel cost of around $11. The route primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more intimate and potentially slower pace compared to highway driving. As both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this drive. Expect a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stay, making it an efficient option for getting between these two Michigan locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.7 miles from Port Sheldon, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Beacon Boulevard 17.1 mi 20m
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
168th Avenue 4.3 mi 5m
West Olive Road 3.3 mi 4m
Maple Island Avenue 2.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: South Beacon Boulevard — 17.1 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Sheldon, MI and Troy, MI.

1

Start on Lakeshore Drive

1.4 mi · 1 min · Lakeshore Drive
2

Turn right onto Croswell Street

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Croswell Street
3

Turn left onto Hiawatha Drive

1.4 mi · 1 min · Hiawatha Drive
4

Turn slight right onto 168th Avenue

4.3 mi · 5 min · 168th Avenue
5

Turn right onto Lincoln Street

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Lincoln Street
6

Turn right onto US 31

0.1 mi · 10 sec · West Olive Road
7

Take the exit

142 ft · 7 sec
8

Turn left onto US 31

3.2 mi · 4 min · West Olive Road
9

Continue on US 31

17 mi · 20 min · South Beacon Boulevard
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 118 Toward M 120: Fermont
11

Turn right onto M 120

14 mi · 19 min · Holton Road
12

Continue on M 120

6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road
13

Continue on M 120

2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue
14

Continue on Division Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Division Street
15

Turn right onto M 20

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East South Avenue
16

Continue on M 20

0.3 mi · 24 sec · South Street
17

Continue on M 20

0.5 mi · 46 sec · West 1 Mile Road
18

Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue
19

Turn right onto 4 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
20

Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue

7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue
21

Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
22

Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

North Dickinson Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of about 1 hour and 43 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with this trip. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic in the Detroit metropolitan area, especially as you approach Troy. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can easily manage your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the estimated cost is $11 and there's no highway driving where you might find more frequent gas stations. A good tip is to ensure your gas tank is full before departing Port Sheldon to maximize your comfort on this entirely local road route.

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 33.7 miles from Port Sheldon, MI, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.1 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 15 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.7 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 18m

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 Port Sheldon, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Port Sheldon, MI

This is one driving day of about 67.3 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Port Sheldon, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Beacon Boulevard for about 17.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown North Muskegon, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Muskegon, MI

34 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

Grand Haven, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakewood Club, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Port Sheldon, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Lakeside Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24

Muskegon, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12317558600

Visit website

Bean & Bloom Coffeeshop

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 24

North Muskegon, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12317889299

Visit website

Skydive Grand Haven

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 9.6

Grand Haven, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16163508020

Visit website

Craig's Cruisers - Muskegon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 19.2

Norton Shores, Michigan

Hours: 3–8 pm

+12317984936

Visit website

Muskegon Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 24

Muskegon, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12317202570

Visit website

Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 14.4

Norton Shores, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12317983573

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
7.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 31 / West Olive Road

Turn right onto US 31 / West Olive Road

Navigation decision point

4
7.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
28.2 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward M 120: Fermont

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 118 Toward M 120: Fermont
4
28.6 mi into trip | ~37m in | M 120 / Holton Road

Turn right onto M 120 / Holton Road

Navigation decision point

4
52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | M 20 / East South Avenue

Turn right onto M 20 / East South Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.52 one way

$21.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.55 $23.10
premium $4.89 $12.95 $25.90
diesel $5.61 $14.86 $29.72

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: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.2 0 $7.07 $3.23
Efficient EV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69
EV Truck/SUV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Port Sheldon, MI

Morning in Port Sheldon on Sunday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 8 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 11:05AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:27AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Troy, MI

Morning in Troy on Sunday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 7 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 11:05AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:27AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

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

7 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 43m 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?

This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 67.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.1 miles along South Beacon Boulevard. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift as you transition from roads like South Beacon Boulevard to Holton Road and then North Comstock Avenue. Be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments as you move through various local areas. This route offers a ground-level perspective of the communities you pass through, without the speed of highway travel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on South Beacon Boulevard.

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 around 7.7 miles in near US 31 / West Olive Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles (US 31 / West Olive Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Port Sheldon, MI to Troy, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 120: Fermont along the way.

M 120: Fermont

28.2 mi in | ~36m

About the Cities

Arriving in Troy, MI

Full guide →

Troy is a city in Michigan and a suburb of Detroit.

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 43m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on South Beacon Boulevard. 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 7.7 miles (US 31 / West Olive Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 28.2 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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