How far is Port Sheldon, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Port Sheldon, MI to Troy, MI is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.36 mi
01h 25m
Flight
58.99 mi
94.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.99 mi
Kilometers
94.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.36 mi
Kilometers
113.23 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, Oct 13, 2:52 PM EDT
Return by in Port Sheldon
Tue, Oct 13, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Sheldon
2026-10-13T13:27
Arrive Troy
Tue, Oct 13, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Sheldon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Twin Lake
MI

Census-designated place in Muskegon County, Michigan

From Port Sheldon
33.7 mi
00h 42m
To Troy
36.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Port Sheldon Weather
MI
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Tuesday
Using Beechwood as the closest live forecast in the Ottawa County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Sheldon and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Sheldon and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeshore Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lakeshore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Croswell Street

    2456 ft · 44 sec · Croswell Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hiawatha Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hiawatha Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto 168th Avenue

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 168th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    855 ft · 14 sec · Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Olive Road

    666 ft · 11 sec · West Olive Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    43 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Olive Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Olive Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Beacon Boulevard

    17.1 mi · 21 min · South Beacon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 120: Fermont

    2306 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Holton Road

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Holton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Maple Island Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Maple Island Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Division Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East South Avenue

    1322 ft · 30 sec · East South Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Street

    1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 1 Mile Road

    2639 ft · 46 sec · West 1 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Sheldon and Troy.

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Beacon Boulevard
17.1 mi · 24%
Holton Road
13.8 mi · 20%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 10%
North Maple Island Road
6.86 mi · 10%
North Dickinson Avenue
5.11 mi · 7%
168th Avenue
4.26 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Beacon Boulevard

Continue on South Beacon Boulevard

17.1 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Lake
00h 42m from Port Sheldon
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Sheldon and Partly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Sheldon to Troy?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Twin Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Port Sheldon and 36.7 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Sheldon and Partly Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Lake

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

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

BUS

Howard City, Michigan

56 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

56 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

60 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
RAIL

Holland station

64 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Sheldon and Troy. Straight-line distance: 58.99 mi (94.93 km).

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#1 Port Sheldon

Township in Ottawa County, Michigan

Population4,798
Coordinates42.8994700, -86.1997700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeshore Drive (-86.199651, 42.899445)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.4 L · about $11.55
Round trip
$23.09
4.96 gal · 18.8 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.66 $11.55 $23.09
Mid-grade $5.30 $13.13 $26.27
Premium $5.88 $14.59 $29.18
Diesel $6.49 $16.09 $32.19

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Sheldon and Troy. The current time is 13:27:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.