How far is Port Sheldon, MI from Allendale, MI?
The driving distance from Port Sheldon, MI to Allendale, MI is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Sheldon and Allendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Sheldon and Allendale.
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Start on Lakeshore Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lakeshore Drive
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Turn right onto Croswell Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Croswell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
628 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight left
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left
665 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Croswell Street
26 m · 6 sec · Croswell Street
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Turn left onto 146th Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · 146th Avenue
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Turn right onto Stanton Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Stanton Street
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Turn left onto 120th Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Michigan Drive
6.7 mi · 9 min · Lake Michigan Drive
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Take the exit left
41 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive
546 ft · 8 sec · Lake Michigan Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Michigan Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Sheldon and Allendale.
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.
Lake Michigan Drive
Turn right onto Lake Michigan Drive
6.66 mi · 00h 09m
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 Port Sheldon and Mostly Sunny near Allendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Sheldon to Allendale?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Port Sheldon and 9.1 miles from Allendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Sheldon and Mostly Sunny near Allendale.
Stop Ideas Near Robinson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robinson.
Holland station
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Sheldon and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 13.43 mi (21.61 km).
#1 Port Sheldon
Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
| Population | 4,798 |
| Coordinates | 42.8994700, -86.1997700 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allendale
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 6,505 |
| Coordinates | 42.9722500, -85.9536500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allendale (-85.95365, 42.97225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 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 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
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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