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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Halfway Point
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Village in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Pine Grove Beach Drive
8 m · 7 sec · West Pine Grove Beach Drive
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Turn left onto South Boxelder Avenue
817 ft · 37 sec · South Boxelder Avenue
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Turn left onto South Star Lake Drive
3.8 mi · 9 min · South Star Lake Drive
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Turn right onto West 76th Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · West 76th Street
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Turn left onto South M 37
2.6 mi · 4 min · South M 37
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on South M 37
1330 ft · 40 sec · South M 37
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Turn right onto East Washington
10.9 mi · 15 min · East Washington
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Turn left onto 3rd Choice Street
149 m · 22 sec · 3rd Choice Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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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).
#1 Pine Grove Beach
Pine Grove Beach is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8219600, -85.9620100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chase
Township in Lake County, Michigan
| Population | 1,179 |
| Coordinates | 43.8891800, -85.6356100 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: 3rd Choice Street (-85.635904, 43.889182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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