How far is Sauble, MI from Pine Grove Beach, MI?
The driving distance from Sauble, MI to Pine Grove Beach, MI is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sauble and Pine Grove Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sauble and Pine Grove Beach.
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Start on North Hamilton Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · North Hamilton Road
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Continue on West Centerline Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Centerline Road
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Continue on South Tyndall Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · South Tyndall Road
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Turn left onto West Stevenson Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Stevenson Road
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Continue on South Branch Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · South Branch Road
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Turn left onto West 56th Street
2 mi · 5 min · West 56th Street
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Turn right onto South Evergreen Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · South Evergreen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Star Lake Drive
2.5 mi · 6 min · Star Lake Drive
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Continue on South Birchwood Drive
1194 ft · 33 sec · South Birchwood Drive
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Continue on South Star Lake Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · South Star Lake Drive
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Turn left onto West Pine Grove Beach Drive
1249 ft · 55 sec · West Pine Grove Beach Drive
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Turn right onto South Dutch Elm Avenue
25 m · 6 sec · South Dutch Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pine Grove Beach Drive
100 m · 16 sec · West Pine Grove Beach Drive
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Continue on West Pine Grove Beach Drive
8 m · 1 sec · West Pine Grove Beach Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pine Grove Beach Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sauble and Pine Grove Beach.
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.
South Evergreen Road
Turn right onto South Evergreen Road
3.87 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sauble and Mostly Sunny near Pine Grove Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sauble to Pine Grove Beach?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Sauble and 11.4 miles from Pine Grove Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sauble and Mostly Sunny near Pine Grove Beach.
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 Sauble and Pine Grove Beach. Straight-line distance: 14.78 mi (23.78 km).
#1 Sauble
Township in Lake County, Michigan
| Population | 344 |
| Coordinates | 44.0341700, -85.9992400 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Pine Grove Beach (-85.96201, 43.82196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 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 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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