How far is Pine Grove Beach, MI from Chase, MI?

The driving distance from Pine Grove Beach, MI to Chase, MI is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.36 mi
00h 29m
Flight
16.91 mi
27.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.91 mi
Kilometers
27.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.99 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chase
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Grove Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Grove Beach
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Chase
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pine Grove Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Baldwin
MI

Village in Michigan

From Pine Grove Beach
11.2 mi
00h 14m
To Chase
11.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Grove Beach and Chase.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Grove Beach and Chase.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pine Grove Beach Drive

    8 m · 7 sec · West Pine Grove Beach Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Boxelder Avenue

    817 ft · 37 sec · South Boxelder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Star Lake Drive

    3.8 mi · 9 min · South Star Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 76th Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · West 76th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South M 37

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South M 37

  6. 6

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South M 37

    1330 ft · 40 sec · South M 37

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Washington

    10.9 mi · 15 min · East Washington

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 3rd Choice Street

    149 m · 22 sec · 3rd Choice Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Choice Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Grove Beach and Chase.

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Washington
10.9 mi · 49%
West 76th Street
3.87 mi · 17%
South Star Lake Drive
3.8 mi · 17%
South M 37
2.89 mi · 13%
Michigan Avenue
0.61 mi · 3%
South Boxelder Avenue
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Washington

Turn right onto East Washington

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baldwin
00h 14m from Pine Grove Beach
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Grove Beach and Mostly Sunny near Chase.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Grove Beach to Chase?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Pine Grove Beach and 11.2 miles from Chase.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pine Grove Beach and Mostly Sunny near Chase.

Stop Ideas Near Baldwin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baldwin, 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 Baldwin.

BUS

Reed City, Michigan

28 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
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Big Rapids, Michigan

37 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
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Cadillac, Michigan

54 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

64 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Grove Beach and Chase. Straight-line distance: 16.91 mi (27.22 km).

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#1 Pine Grove Beach

Pine Grove Beach is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.8219600, -85.9620100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Chase

Township in Lake County, Michigan

Population1,179
Coordinates43.8891800, -85.6356100
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pine Grove Beach Drive (-85.962009, 43.821965)
End: 3rd Choice Street (-85.635904, 43.889182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.96
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.98 $5.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.65 $3.68 $7.35
Diesel $5.30 $4.19 $8.38

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 Pine Grove Beach and Chase. The current time is 01:51:49.

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.