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

The driving distance from Port Sheldon, MI to Waverly, MI is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.51 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.82 mi
14.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.82 mi
Kilometers
14.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.51 mi
Kilometers
18.52 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Fri, Nov 6, 11:33 AM EST
Return by in Port Sheldon
Fri, Nov 6, 11:52 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Sheldon
2026-11-06T11:14
Arrive Waverly
Fri, Nov 6, 11:33 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Port Sheldon
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beechwood
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Port Sheldon
5.8 mi
00h 09m
To Waverly
5.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Port Sheldon Weather
MI
Live fallback forecast
37°F
Overnight
Using Beechwood as the closest live forecast in the Ottawa County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeshore Drive

    90 m · 5 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Butternut Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Butternut Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Holland Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · New Holland Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakewood Boulevard

    1609 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Lakewood Boulevard

    2598 ft · 55 sec · East Lakewood Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 120th Avenue

    80 m · 6 sec · 120th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2554 ft · 3 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Butternut Drive
3.47 mi · 30%
New Holland Street
3.28 mi · 28%
East Lakewood Boulevard
0.49 mi · 4%
Lakewood Boulevard
0.3 mi · 3%
Lakeshore Drive
0.06 mi
120th Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Butternut Drive

Continue on Butternut Drive

3.47 mi · 00h 05m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beechwood
00h 09m from Port Sheldon
Leave By
7:52 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Port Sheldon and Chance Rain Showers near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Beechwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Port Sheldon and 5.8 miles from Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Port Sheldon and Chance Rain Showers near Waverly.

Stop Ideas Near Beechwood

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

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

RAIL

Holland station

2 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

40 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
RAIL

Bangor

54 mi away
541 Railroad St.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

58 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Sheldon and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 8.82 mi (14.2 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Port Sheldon

Township in Ottawa County, Michigan

Population4,798
Coordinates42.8994700, -86.1997700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
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#2 Waverly

Waverly is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.8019700, -86.0872600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Sheldon (-86.19977, 42.89947)
End: Waverly (-86.08726, 42.80197)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.56
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $1.78 $3.56
Mid-grade $5.02 $2.06 $4.12
Premium $5.62 $2.30 $4.61
Diesel $6.61 $2.71 $5.42

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Sheldon and Waverly. The current time is 11:14:18.

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.