How far is Watertown, MA from Hudsonville, MI?
The driving distance from Watertown, MA to Hudsonville, MI is about 951.2 miles (1530.8 km), with a travel time of about 17h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 746.3 miles (1201.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Hudsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Hudsonville.
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Start on Oliver Street
131 m · 19 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1701 ft · 55 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
117 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Galen Street
2268 ft · 44 sec · Galen Street
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Continue on Centre Street
152 m · 19 sec · Centre Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West
1404 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
48.6 mi · 57 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway
33.6 mi · 40 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
45.8 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight right
128.8 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
35 mi · 42 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
272 mi · 4 hr 54 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
127.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Road
921 ft · 20 sec · Reynolds Road
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Turn right onto West Dussel Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Dussel Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2784 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 23 North: Sylvania, Ann Arbor
47.7 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing
1893 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
1555 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1463 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
44.5 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 196 West: Holland
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR A37: 32nd Avenue, Hudsonville
2120 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · 32nd Avenue
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Continue on Balsam Drive
115 m · 19 sec · Balsam Drive
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Turn left
71 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Van Buren Street
880 ft · 30 sec · Van Buren Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watertown and Hudsonville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
272 mi · 04h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Watertown and Sunny near Hudsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Hudsonville?
The road trip is about 951.2 miles (1530.8 km) and usually takes 17h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Treasure Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 474.9 miles from Watertown and 476.3 miles from Hudsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 746.3 miles (1201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 204.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $130.59 one way or $261.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 298.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Watertown and Sunny near Hudsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Treasure Lake
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 Treasure Lake.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Hudsonville. Straight-line distance: 746.33 mi (1201.1 km).
#1 Watertown
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 36,125 |
| Coordinates | 42.3709300, -71.1828300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudsonville
City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 7,391 |
| Coordinates | 42.8708600, -85.8650400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudsonville (-85.86504, 42.87086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $130.59 | $261.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $147.61 | $295.21 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $161.10 | $322.20 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $150.66 | $301.32 |
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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