Trip from Belmont, MI to Troy, MI

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

76 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Belmont, MI to Troy, MI covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Belmont Avenue Northeast, Post Drive Northeast, Pine Island Drive Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

38 miles from Belmont, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 76 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belmont Avenue Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belmont Avenue Northeast Unavailable Refreshing
Post Drive Northeast Unavailable Refreshing
Pine Island Drive Northeast Unavailable Refreshing
9 Mile Road Northeast Unavailable Refreshing
9 Mile Road Northwest Unavailable Refreshing
M-37 Unavailable Refreshing
Newaygo Road Unavailable Refreshing
Bailey Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Belmont Avenue Northeast — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belmont, MI and Troy, MI.

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Start on Lynhurst Street Northeast

26 ft · 3 sec · Lynhurst Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Belmont Avenue Northeast

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Belmont Avenue Northeast
3

Turn left onto Post Drive Northeast

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Post Drive Northeast
4

Continue on Post Drive Northeast

1.6 mi · 2 min · Post Drive Northeast
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Island Drive Northeast

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Pine Island Drive Northeast
6

Turn left onto 9 Mile Road Northeast

1.6 mi · 2 min · 9 Mile Road Northeast
7

Keep slight left to continue on 9 Mile Road Northwest

1.3 mi · 1 min · 9 Mile Road Northwest
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto M-37

12 mi · 16 min · M-37
9

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

13 ft · Newaygo Road
10

Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

3.2 mi · 4 min · Newaygo Road
11

Turn left onto Bailey Road

4.9 mi · 6 min · Bailey Road
12

Turn right onto Squires Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Squires Road
13

Continue on Alger Avenue

2.0 mi · 2 min · Alger Avenue
14

Turn left onto West 128th Street

0.5 mi · 38 sec · West 128th Street
15

Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

1.2 mi · 1 min · Luce Avenue
16

Continue on West 118th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 118th Street
17

Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue
18

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue
19

Continue on South Stewart Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue
20

Turn left onto East Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
21

Turn right onto North Stone Road

7.7 mi · 10 min · North Stone Road
22

Continue on Jefferson Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Street
23

Turn right onto North Green Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
24

Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
25

Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue
26

Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
27

Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue
28

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38 miles from Belmont, MI, or about 39m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 76 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Belmont, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Belmont, MI

This is one driving day of about 76 miles and 1h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belmont, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

38 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Troy, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Troy, MI.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38 mi from Belmont, MI

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from Belmont, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
regular $3.77 $11.28 $22.57
midgrade $4.25 $12.73 $25.45
premium $4.65 $13.93 $27.85
diesel $5.30 $15.87 $31.74

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Belmont, MI

Late night in Belmont on Saturday

Local time

3:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Late night in Troy on Saturday

Local time

3:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 18m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Belmont, MI to Troy, MI covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belmont Avenue Northeast, Post Drive Northeast, Pine Island Drive Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38 miles from Belmont, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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