How far is Holton, MI from Norton Shores, MI?
The driving distance from Holton, MI to Norton Shores, MI is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holton and Norton Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holton and Norton Shores.
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Start on the route
53 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
51 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Holton-Duck Lake Road
626 ft · 21 sec · Holton-Duck Lake Road
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Turn right onto Holton Road
11.6 mi · 16 min · Holton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 31 South: Grand Haven
1424 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Airline Road, Norton Shores
1299 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Airline Road
1723 ft · 35 sec · Airline Road
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Turn slight left onto Airport Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Airport Road
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Continue on Wellesley Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Wellesley Drive
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Turn right onto Randall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Randall Road
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Turn left onto Henry Street
1389 ft · 38 sec · Henry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holton and Norton Shores.
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.
Holton Road
Turn right onto Holton Road
11.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Norton Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holton to Norton Shores?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Holton and 11.9 miles from Norton Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Holton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Norton Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Dalton
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 Dalton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holton and Norton Shores. Straight-line distance: 19.27 mi (31.01 km).
#1 Holton
Township of Michigan
| Population | 2,625 |
| Coordinates | 43.4133500, -86.0795000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norton Shores
City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 24,623 |
| Coordinates | 43.1689000, -86.2639500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norton Shores (-86.26395, 43.1689)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
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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