This 138-mile journey from Troy, MI to New Haven, MI will take approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, single-day trip with a modest fuel cost estimated at $22. The route primarily utilizes Business US-127 and US 131, offering a relatively quick transit through the Midwest region. With only one recommended stop, you can easily fit this drive into a single day, making it ideal for a weekend excursion or a quick visit. Expect a total driving time that allows for plenty of flexibility throughout your day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Business US-127
26.6 mi
27m
West Remus Road
14 mi
19m
US 131
10.5 mi
10m
Brady Road
10.2 mi
13m
East Cleveland Road
10 mi
13m
East 13 Mile Road
9.9 mi
17m
9 Mile Road
8.4 mi
11m
Buchanan Road
6.5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Business US-127
— 26.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and New Haven, MI.
1
Start on North Dickinson Avenue
133 ft·9 sec·North Dickinson Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi·12 min·West 13 Mile Road
3
Continue on Cleveland Drive West
3.6 mi·8 min·Cleveland Drive West
4
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·West Main Street
5
Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Bingham Avenue
6
Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
4.9 mi·9 min·West 14 Mile Road
7
Turn right onto B 96
1.0 mi·1 min·North Walnut Avenue
8
Continue on B 96
9.9 mi·17 min·East 13 Mile Road
9
Continue on B 96
1.4 mi·2 min·19 Mile Road
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
11
Merge onto US 131
11 mi·10 min·US 131
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward M 20: Stanwood
13
Turn left onto M 20
4.9 mi·7 min·8 Mile Road
14
Turn left onto 155th Avenue
0.5 mi·41 sec·155th Avenue
15
Continue on Buchanan Road
6.5 mi·8 min·Buchanan Road
16
Turn left onto 90th Avenue
0.5 mi·43 sec·90th Avenue
17
Turn right onto 9 Mile Road
2.0 mi·2 min·9 Mile Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto M 20
3.5 mi·4 min·9 Mile Road
19
Continue on M 20
0.6 mi·1 min·West Wheatland Avenue
20
Continue on M 20
2.8 mi·4 min·9 Mile Road
21
Continue on M 20
14 mi·19 min·West Remus Road
22
Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
1.0 mi·1 min·South Lincoln Road
23
Turn left onto East Broomfield Road
0.5 mi·41 sec·East Broomfield Road
24
Continue on West Broomfield Street
1.5 mi·2 min·West Broomfield Street
25
Turn right onto BUS US 127
0.7 mi·1 min·South Mission Street
26
Continue on BUS US 127
1.3 mi·1 min·Business US-127
27
Keep slight right at fork onto BUS US 127
25 mi·25 min·Business US-127
28
Continue on US 127
5.9 mi·6 min·South Bagley Road
29
Continue on US 127
0.3 mi·22 sec·US-127
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward M 57: Greenville, Chesaning
31
Turn right onto M 57
10 mi·13 min·East Cleveland Road
32
Continue on M 57
10 mi·13 min·Brady Road
33
Turn right onto M 52
3.0 mi·4 min·Oakley Road
34
Continue on M 52
1.0 mi·1 min·South Main Street
35
Continue on M 52
2.3 mi·3 min·State Highway 52
36
Turn left onto East 6 Mile Creek Road
0.9 mi·3 min·East 6 Mile Creek Road
37
Turn left onto North Seymour Road
286 ft·7 sec·North Seymour Road
38
Keep slight left at fork onto North Seymour Road
0.1 mi·32 sec·North Seymour Road
39
Arrive at destination
North Seymour Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 19-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. With only one stop recommended and a manageable fuel cost of $22, you won't need extensive planning for refueling. Pay attention to the local road segments, as the 'turn-heavy' nature means staying alert for navigation changes. The flexibility of a shorter drive like this allows you to adjust your schedule on the fly if needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69 miles from Troy, MI, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 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 30 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Haven, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Troy, MI
This is one driving day of about 138 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Troy, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Business US-127 for about 26.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
4.8 mi from route
~12 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 9.9
Brohman, Michigan
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 137.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|West 13 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip|~21m in|North Bingham Avenue
Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip|~23m in|West 14 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
5
110.1 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward M 57: Greenville, Chesaning
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 57: Greenville, Chesaning
5
137.9 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|North Seymour Road
Keep slight left at fork onto North Seymour Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.57 one way
$43.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.69
$47.38
premium
$4.89
$26.56
$53.11
diesel
$5.61
$30.47
$60.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.4
0
$14.49
$6.62
Efficient EV
34.5
0
$12.08
$5.52
EV Truck/SUV
55.2
0
$19.32
$8.83
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
Troy, MI
Late night
in Troy on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Haven, MI
Late night
in New Haven on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Mount Pleasant, MI
69 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
2 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
3h 19m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 29% of the drive on highways, you'll spend a significant portion navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 26.6 miles on Business US-127, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed. This profile means you'll be engaging with the landscape more directly, experiencing the transitions between towns and rural areas firsthand.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on Business US-127.
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 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 13 Mile Road.
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 138 miles you will encounter 22 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: near the start (West 13 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (North Bingham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Troy, MI and New Haven, MI, road signs point toward M 20: Stanwood, M 57: Greenville and Chesaning.
M 20: Stanwood
37.8 mi in|~1h 5m
M 57: Greenville
110.1 mi in|~2h 36m
Chesaning
110.1 mi in|~2h 36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 138 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on Business US-127. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 13 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (North Bingham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at New Haven, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
