How far is Jamestown, MI from Port Sheldon, MI?
The driving distance from Jamestown, MI to Port Sheldon, MI is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Port Sheldon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Port Sheldon.
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Start on Riley Street
3 mi · 4 min · Riley Street
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Turn right onto 48th Avenue
4.1 mi · 6 min · 48th Avenue
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Turn left onto Port Sheldon Street
14.4 mi · 20 min · Port Sheldon Street
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Turn right onto Holly Drive
1.1 km · 56 sec · Holly Drive
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Turn slight left onto Blair Street
1457 ft · 23 sec · Blair Street
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Turn right onto Butternut Drive
2930 ft · 45 sec · Butternut Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Port Sheldon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Port Sheldon Street
Turn left onto Port Sheldon Street
14.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Jamestown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Sheldon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Port Sheldon?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Zeeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Jamestown and 14.7 miles from Port Sheldon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jamestown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Sheldon.
Stop Ideas Near Zeeland
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 Zeeland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Port Sheldon. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.25 km).
#1 Jamestown
Jamestown is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8255800, -85.8425300 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Sheldon
Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
| Population | 4,798 |
| Coordinates | 42.8994700, -86.1997700 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeshore Drive (-86.199651, 42.899445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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