How far is East Grand Rapids, MI from Troy, MI?
The driving distance from East Grand Rapids, MI to Troy, MI is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Grand Rapids and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Grand Rapids and Troy.
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Start on Breton Road Southeast
1892 ft · 1 min · Breton Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Lake Drive Southeast
1.7 mi · 5 min · Lake Drive Southeast
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Turn right onto Fuller Avenue Southeast
1557 ft · 55 sec · Fuller Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Fuller Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · Fuller Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 196 West: Holland
1421 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 131 North: Cadillac
1625 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing
2409 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96: Muskegon
1550 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 37 North: Alpine Avenue Northwest, Newaygo
1693 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
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Turn straight onto M-37
12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road
4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road
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Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road
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Turn right onto Squires Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road
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Continue on Alger Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue
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Turn left onto West 128th Street
2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street
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Turn straight onto Luce Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue
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Continue on West 118th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street
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Turn straight onto Warner Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue
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Continue on South Stewart Avenue
3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Stone Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road
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Continue on Jefferson Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
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Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
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Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue
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Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Grand Rapids and Troy.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
M-37
Turn straight onto M-37
12.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Grand Rapids and Rain Showers near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Grand Rapids to Troy?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bridgeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from East Grand Rapids and 41.6 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.59 one way or $25.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Grand Rapids and Rain Showers near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Grand Rapids and Troy. Straight-line distance: 59.1 mi (95.11 km).
#1 East Grand Rapids
City in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 11,991 |
| Coordinates | 42.9411400, -85.6100300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 83,589 |
| Coordinates | 43.7430700, -86.0192300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.59 | $12.59 | $25.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $16.02 | $32.03 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $17.76 | $35.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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