How far is Waverly, MI from Port Sheldon, MI?
The driving distance from Waverly, MI to Port Sheldon, MI is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waverly and Port Sheldon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly and Port Sheldon.
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Start on the route
2554 ft · 3 min
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Turn left onto 120th Avenue
2921 ft · 1 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto James Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · James Street
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Turn right onto Butternut Drive
7.5 mi · 11 min · Butternut Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly and Port Sheldon.
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.
Butternut Drive
Turn right onto Butternut Drive
7.52 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Waverly and Chance Rain Showers near Port Sheldon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waverly to Port Sheldon?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 5.4 miles from Waverly and 6 miles from Port Sheldon.
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 2.6 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 7:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 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 Waverly and Chance Rain Showers near Port Sheldon.
Stop Ideas Near Beechwood
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 Beechwood.
Holland station
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Bangor
Rockford, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Port Sheldon. Straight-line distance: 8.82 mi (14.2 km).
#1 Waverly
Waverly is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8019700, -86.0872600 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Sheldon
Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
| Population | 4,798 |
| Coordinates | 42.8994700, -86.1997700 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeshore Drive (-86.199651, 42.899445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.34 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
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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