If you are looking to travel from Troy to Belmont, Michigan, you are in for a straightforward 63.5-mile journey across the Midwest. Expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $10, this route is quite economical for a quick regional excursion. Because the entire trip is relatively short, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. Relying on local roads rather than major interstates, this path offers a consistent, practical way to connect these two Michigan locations without the typical congestion of high-speed transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.7 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Apple Avenue
12.3 mi
16m
South Warner Avenue
8.2 mi
11m
North Stone Road
7.7 mi
11m
Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
17m
Bailey Road
4.9 mi
6m
North Newaygo Road
3.2 mi
4m
9 Mile Road Northwest
3 mi
4m
North Green Avenue
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Apple Avenue
— 12.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Belmont, MI.
1
Start on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi·5 min·North Dickinson Avenue
2
Continue on West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi·2 min·West 11 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi·17 min·Comstock Avenue
4
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi·2 min·4 Mile Road
5
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi·3 min·North Green Avenue
6
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Jefferson Street
7
Continue on North Stone Road
7.7 mi·11 min·North Stone Road
8
Turn left onto M 82
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
9
Turn right onto M 82
0.6 mi·1 min·South Stewart Avenue
10
Continue on M 82
2.3 mi·3 min·South Warner Avenue
11
Continue on B-35
5.9 mi·8 min·South Warner Avenue
12
Continue on B-35
0.9 mi·1 min·West 118th Street
13
Continue on B-35
1.2 mi·1 min·Luce Avenue
14
Continue on B-35
0.5 mi·39 sec·West 128th Street
15
Turn right onto B-35
2.0 mi·2 min·Alger Avenue
16
Continue on B-35
0.9 mi·1 min·Squires Road
17
Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi·6 min·Bailey Road
18
Turn right onto M 37
3.2 mi·4 min·North Newaygo Road
19
Enter roundabout onto M 37; M 46
165 ft·1 sec·Apple Avenue
20
Continue on M 37; M 46
12 mi·16 min·Apple Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
135 ft·10 sec
22
Turn left onto M 37
0.1 mi·14 sec·M-37
23
Turn right onto 9 Mile Road Northwest
3.0 mi·4 min·9 Mile Road Northwest
24
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Island Drive Northeast
0.5 mi·41 sec·Pine Island Drive Northeast
25
Turn left onto Post Drive Northeast
1.6 mi·2 min·Post Drive Northeast
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on Post Drive Northeast
0.2 mi·32 sec·Post Drive Northeast
Use the left lane.
27
At end of road, turn right onto Belmont Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi·33 sec·Belmont Avenue Northeast
28
Turn left onto Lynhurst Street Northeast
27 ft·1 sec·Lynhurst Street Northeast
29
Arrive at destination
Lynhurst Street Northeast
Trip Plan
Since this 63.5-mile trip requires no stops, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than a rigid itinerary. Keep in mind that because you are traveling exclusively on local roads, your pace will be dictated by turns and local traffic patterns. Budgeting $10 for fuel is sufficient, but ensure your tank is topped off before you head out to avoid searching for stations along the secondary roads. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to stay alert for frequent turns, as the route transitions between Apple, Warner, and Stone roads. Taking it slow and keeping your navigation ready will make this short regional hop much smoother.
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 31.7 miles from Troy, MI, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.3 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 miles or 57m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belmont, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Troy, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Troy, MI
This is one driving day of about 63.5 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Troy, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Apple Avenue for about 12.3 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 63.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3 mi into trip|~7m in|Comstock Avenue
Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip|~24m in|4 Mile Road
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
5
57.7 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|M 37 / M-37
Turn left onto M 37 / M-37
Navigation decision point
5
61.3 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|Post Drive Northeast
Turn left onto Post Drive Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
63.1 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|Belmont Avenue Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Belmont Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.93 one way
$19.86 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$10.90
$21.80
premium
$4.89
$12.22
$24.44
diesel
$5.61
$14.02
$28.04
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: 22.2 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
19.1
0
$6.67
$3.05
Efficient EV
15.9
0
$5.56
$2.54
EV Truck/SUV
25.4
0
$8.89
$4.06
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
Troy, MI
Late night
in Troy on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Belmont, MI
Late night
in Belmont on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 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 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies entirely on local roads like Apple Avenue, South Warner Avenue, and North Stone Road, resulting in a 0% highway share. The drive features a technical feel, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring just 12.3 miles along Apple Avenue. Navigating these local paths requires your full attention, as the road character shifts frequently throughout the 1 hour and 42-minute duration. You will find that the lack of highway segments creates a more intimate, hands-on connection to the regional landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Apple Avenue.
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 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near Comstock Avenue.
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 63.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 3 miles (Comstock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (4 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 57.7 miles (M 37 / M-37): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 63.5 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 12.3 miles on Apple Avenue. 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 3 miles (Comstock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (4 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 57.7 miles (M 37 / M-37): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belmont, MI before heading back.
