How far is Martins Bluff, MI from Boyne Falls, MI?

The driving distance from Martins Bluff, MI to Boyne Falls, MI is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.17 mi
03h 01m
Flight
42.63 mi
68.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.63 mi
Kilometers
68.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.17 mi
Kilometers
117.75 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boyne Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Martins Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martins Bluff
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Boyne Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martins Bluff
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Charlevoix
MI

City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America

From Martins Bluff
32.9 mi
01h 30m
To Boyne Falls
40.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Martins Bluff and Boyne Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martins Bluff and Boyne Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    931 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    77 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Side Drive

    3 mi · 12 min · East Side Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tom McCauley's Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Tom McCauley's Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto King's Highway

    5 mi · 12 min · King's Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    116 m · 13 sec · Forest Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    529 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    68 m · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Beaver Island Ferry

    32.7 mi · 2 hr · Beaver Island Ferry

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    46 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bridge Park Drive

    94 m · 16 sec · Bridge Park Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    1198 ft · 41 sec · Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Petoskey Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Petoskey Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on US 31 North

    1.3 km · 1 min · US 31 North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boyne City-Charlevoix Road

    14.2 mi · 25 min · Boyne City-Charlevoix Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    2274 ft · 45 sec · West Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North Lake Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Lake Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    814 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North East Street

    896 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Boyne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Boyne Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East Division Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · East Division Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martins Bluff and Boyne Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beaver Island Ferry
32.7 mi · 45%
Boyne City-Charlevoix Road
14.2 mi · 19%
King's Highway
5.04 mi · 7%
East Division Street
4.33 mi · 6%
East Side Drive
2.99 mi · 4%
Boyne Avenue
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Beaver Island Ferry

Continue on Beaver Island Ferry

32.7 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlevoix
01h 30m from Martins Bluff
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Martins Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Boyne Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Martins Bluff to Boyne Falls?

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charlevoix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Martins Bluff and 40.3 miles from Boyne Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Martins Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Boyne Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Charlevoix

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlevoix, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlevoix.

BUS

Charlevoix, MI

103 Bridge Park Drive
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

22 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

24 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

26 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martins Bluff and Boyne Falls. Straight-line distance: 42.63 mi (68.6 km).

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#1 Martins Bluff

Martins Bluff is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6363900, -85.4881400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boyne Falls

Human settlement in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America

Population295
Coordinates45.1680600, -84.9161600
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.488968, 45.636218)
End: Mill Street (-84.916168, 45.168051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Martins Bluff and Boyne Falls. The current time is 05:13:39.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.