How far is Weare, MI from Pentwater, MI?
The driving distance from Weare, MI to Pentwater, MI is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weare and Pentwater.
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Start on West Jackson Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Jackson Road
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Turn right onto North Oceana Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Oceana Drive
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Turn left onto West Monroe Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Monroe Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Monroe Road
99 m · 8 sec · West Monroe Road
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Continue on 6th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on South Hancock Street
1960 ft · 1 min · South Hancock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Hancock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weare and Pentwater.
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.
West Monroe Road
Turn left onto West Monroe Road
3.45 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Weare and Sunny near Pentwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weare to Pentwater?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Hart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Weare and 3.3 miles from Pentwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weare and Sunny near Pentwater.
Stop Ideas Near Hart
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 Weare and Pentwater. Straight-line distance: 5.27 mi (8.48 km).
#1 Weare
Township in Oceana County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,235 |
| Coordinates | 43.7464000, -86.3395200 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pentwater
Township in Oceana County, Michigan
| Population | 858 |
| Coordinates | 43.7816700, -86.4331400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pentwater (-86.43314, 43.78167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.87 | $1.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
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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