How far is Martins Bluff, MI from East Jordan, MI?

The driving distance from Martins Bluff, MI to East Jordan, MI is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.2 mi
02h 46m
Flight
37.47 mi
60.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.47 mi
Kilometers
60.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.2 mi
Kilometers
92.06 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Jordan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Martins Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martins Bluff
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive East Jordan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martins Bluff
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
28.5 mi
01h 23m
To East Jordan
28.6 mi
01h 23m

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
70°F
Thursday

Partly 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 East Jordan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martins Bluff and East Jordan.

  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

    630 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto M 66 North

    12.1 mi · 18 min · M 66 North

  13. 13

    Continue on North Lake Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Lake Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Water Street

    2058 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1255 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mill Street

    994 ft · 22 sec · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1418 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martins Bluff and East Jordan.

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beaver Island Ferry
32.8 mi · 57%
M 66 North
12.1 mi · 21%
King's Highway
5.04 mi · 9%
East Side Drive
2.99 mi · 5%
Bridge Street
1.19 mi · 2%
Tom McCauley's Road
1 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 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.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlevoix
01h 23m from Martins Bluff
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Martins Bluff and Partly Sunny near East Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Martins Bluff to East Jordan?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Charlevoix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Martins Bluff and 28.6 miles from East Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Martins Bluff and Partly Sunny near East Jordan.

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 East Jordan. Straight-line distance: 37.47 mi (60.3 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
East Jordan

#2 East Jordan

City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,339
Coordinates45.1580600, -85.1242300
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.488968, 45.636218)
End: 3rd Street (-85.124525, 45.158061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 East Jordan. The current time is 05:14:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.