Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
54.4 mi
88 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, MI
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Ferrysburg, MI
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The drive from Troy, MI to Ferrysburg, MI covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, Holton Road, Comstock Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 14.7 mi | 15m |
| Holton Road | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| Comstock Avenue | 7.1 mi | 17m |
| Maple Island Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| North Dickinson Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| North Maple Island Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| 4 Mile Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 11 Mile Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Ferrysburg, MI.
Start on North Dickinson Avenue
Continue on West 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
Turn right onto 4 Mile Road
Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
Turn right onto M 20
Continue on M 20
Continue on M 20
Turn left onto M 120
Continue on M 120
Continue on M 120
Continue on M 120
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 31
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
Take the exit
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Continue on 174th Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Troy, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 54.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Ferrysburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.43 one way
$16.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 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 | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Troy on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Ferrysburg on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
54.4 mi in 1h 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 3 miles in near Comstock Avenue.
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 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (Comstock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles (US 31): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
96 ft
Total Descent
325 ft
Highest Point
864 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
267 ft
Troy is a city in Michigan and a suburb of Detroit.
Top landmarks
Founded 1963
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 54.4 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 (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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