How far is Norton Shores, MI from Holton, MI?
The driving distance from Norton Shores, MI to Holton, MI is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norton Shores and Holton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norton Shores and Holton.
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Start on Henry Street
1389 ft · 40 sec · Henry Street
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Turn right onto Randall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Randall Road
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Turn left onto Wellesley Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Wellesley Drive
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Continue on Airport Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Airport Road
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Turn slight right onto Airline Road
2703 ft · 56 sec · Airline Road
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Take the ramp left
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 120: Fermont
2306 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Holton Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Holton Road
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Turn left onto Holton-Duck Lake Road
626 ft · 27 sec · Holton-Duck Lake Road
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
51 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 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 Holton.
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.
Holton Road
Turn right onto Holton Road
11.4 mi · 00h 16m
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 Holton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norton Shores to Holton?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Dalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Norton Shores and 11.8 miles from Holton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norton Shores and Showers And Thunderstorms near Holton.
Stop Ideas Near Dalton
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 Holton. Straight-line distance: 19.27 mi (31.01 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 Holton
Township of Michigan
| Population | 2,625 |
| Coordinates | 43.4133500, -86.0795000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.079528, 43.413353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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