How far is Norton Shores, MI from Dalton, MI?
The driving distance from Norton Shores, MI to Dalton, MI is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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City in Michigan, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norton Shores and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norton Shores and Dalton.
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Start on Henry Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Henry Street
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Turn right onto West Norton Avenue
902 ft · 20 sec · West Norton Avenue
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Turn right onto Seaway Drive
92 m · 5 sec · Seaway Drive
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Take the exit slight left
546 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Seaway Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Seaway Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Seaway Drive
1175 ft · 29 sec · Seaway Drive
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Continue on West Muskegon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Muskegon Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Moses J Jones Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Moses J Jones Parkway
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Turn slight left onto Veteran's Memorial Causeway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Veteran's Memorial Causeway
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Continue on Whitehall Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Road
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Turn left onto West Tyler Road
22 m · 5 sec · West Tyler Road
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Turn right
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norton Shores and Dalton.
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.
Whitehall Road
Continue on Whitehall Road
3.83 mi · 00h 06m
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 Norton Shores and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norton Shores to Dalton?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Muskegon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Norton Shores and 11.4 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norton Shores and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Muskegon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norton Shores and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.65 km).
#1 Norton Shores
City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 24,623 |
| Coordinates | 43.1689000, -86.2639500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalton
Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
| Population | 9,409 |
| Coordinates | 43.3186200, -86.2617300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.261745, 43.318558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
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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