How far is Long Lake, MI from Sand Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Long Lake, MI to Sand Lake, MI is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Lake and Sand Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Lake and Sand Lake.
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Start on Long Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Long Lake Road
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Continue on North Wilson Creek Road
1653 ft · 33 sec · North Wilson Creek Road
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Continue on Wilson Creek
2330 ft · 47 sec · Wilson Creek
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Continue on Long Lake Road
2537 ft · 51 sec · Long Lake Road
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Continue on West Webb
1.3 km · 1 min · West Webb
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Keep slight right to continue on West Webb
150 m · 10 sec · West Webb
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Continue on Putnam Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Putnam Road
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Turn left onto West Esmond Road
1 km · 1 min · West Esmond Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Esmond Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Esmond Road
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Continue on Vaughn Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Vaughn Road
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Turn right onto Indian Lake Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Indian Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sand Lake Road
90 m · 13 sec · North Sand Lake Road
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Turn right onto Saginaw Street
5 m · 1 sec · Saginaw Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saginaw Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Lake and Sand Lake.
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.
Vaughn Road
Continue on Vaughn Road
4.88 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Long Lake and Chance Light Rain near Sand Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Lake to Sand Lake?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
South Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Long Lake and 8.6 miles from Sand Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Long Lake and Chance Light Rain near Sand Lake.
Stop Ideas Near South Branch
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 South Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Lake and Sand Lake. Straight-line distance: 11.56 mi (18.61 km).
#1 Long Lake
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 9,442 |
| Coordinates | 44.4197400, -83.8719300 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sand Lake
Village in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 537 |
| Coordinates | 44.3191800, -83.6847000 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sand Lake Road (-83.684736, 44.319144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
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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