How far is Port Sheldon, MI from Jamestown, MI?
The driving distance from Port Sheldon, MI to Jamestown, MI is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 Ottawa County, Michigan
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Sheldon and Jamestown.
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Start on Lakeshore Drive
90 m · 5 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Butternut Drive
2634 ft · 42 sec · Butternut Drive
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Turn left onto Blair Street
1457 ft · 23 sec · Blair Street
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Turn slight right onto Holly Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Holly Drive
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Turn left onto Port Sheldon Street
14.4 mi · 20 min · Port Sheldon Street
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Turn right onto 48th Avenue
4.1 mi · 6 min · 48th Avenue
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Turn left onto Riley Street
3 mi · 4 min · Riley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Sheldon and Jamestown.
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.
Port Sheldon Street
Turn left onto Port Sheldon Street
14.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Port Sheldon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Sheldon to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Zeeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Port Sheldon and 11.5 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Sheldon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Zeeland
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 Zeeland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Sheldon and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.25 km).
#1 Port Sheldon
Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
| Population | 4,798 |
| Coordinates | 42.8994700, -86.1997700 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamestown
Jamestown is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8255800, -85.8425300 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamestown (-85.84253, 42.82558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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