This 65.8-mile journey from Boyne Falls to Martins Bluff, Michigan, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $10, it’s an economical option for exploring the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including Boyne City-Charlevoix Road and M-75, with a significant portion spent on the Beaver Island Ferry. This drive offers a more intimate experience of the local landscape rather than a high-speed transit, making it ideal for those who enjoy a slower pace. Consider this a manageable day trip that allows for a relaxed exploration without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.9 miles from Boyne Falls, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive, with just over 32 miles spent on the Beaver Island Ferry, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch. The remaining 65.8 miles are largely on local roads, indicating a driving experience that prioritizes scenic winding paths over high-speed highways, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You'll navigate through a series of turns, suggesting a route that closely follows the contours of the land rather than a straight, direct path. This type of drive often reveals more of the local character and environment, making the journey itself a key part of the experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beaver Island Ferry is the longest continuous segment at about 32.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near M 75 / South East Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (M 75 / South East Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (C-56 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (US 31 / US 31 North): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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5.7 mi into trip|~8m in|M 75 / South East Street
Turn right onto M 75 / South East Street
Navigation decision point
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5.9 mi into trip|~8m in|C-56 / State Street
Turn left onto C-56 / State Street
Navigation decision point
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21.5 mi into trip|~36m in|US 31 / US 31 North
At end of road, turn left onto US 31 / US 31 North
Navigation decision point
5
23.5 mi into trip|~39m in|Bridge Park Drive
Turn left onto Bridge Park Drive
Navigation decision point
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56.3 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Beaver Island Ferry
32.7 mi
1h 59m
Boyne City-Charlevoix Road
14.2 mi
25m
M 75
5.1 mi
7m
King's Highway
5 mi
12m
East Side Drive
3 mi
11m
Tom McCauley's Road
1 mi
3m
Petoskey Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
North Lake Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Beaver Island Ferry
— 32.7 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boyne Falls, MI and Martins Bluff, MI.
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Start on Mill Street
0.7 mi·58 sec·Mill Street
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Continue on M 75; C-48
5.1 mi·7 min·M 75; C-48
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Turn right onto M 75
0.2 mi·22 sec·South East Street
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Turn left onto C-56
0.2 mi·18 sec·State Street
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Turn right onto C-56
0.8 mi·1 min·North Lake Street
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Continue on C-56
0.4 mi·45 sec·West Michigan Avenue
7
Continue on C-56
14 mi·25 min·Boyne City-Charlevoix Road
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At end of road, turn left onto US 31
0.8 mi·1 min·US 31 North
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Continue on US 31
0.9 mi·1 min·Petoskey Avenue
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Continue on US 31
0.3 mi·56 sec·Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Park Drive
309 ft·17 sec·Bridge Park Drive
12
Turn left
151 ft·11 sec
13
Continue on Beaver Island Ferry
33 mi·1 hr 59 min·Beaver Island Ferry
14
Continue
224 ft·21 sec
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
16
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
380 ft·15 sec·Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto King's Highway
5.0 mi·12 min·King's Highway
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Turn left onto Tom McCauley's Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Tom McCauley's Road
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Turn right onto East Side Drive
3.0 mi·11 min·East Side Drive
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Turn left
252 ft·20 sec
21
Turn left
0.2 mi·1 min
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 10 minutes for this 65.8-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility for departure time. The estimated fuel cost is a low $10, so keep your tank topped off, especially before embarking on the 32.7-mile stretch on the Beaver Island Ferry, as refueling options may be limited. While the route has only one designated stop, feel free to pull over at any point that catches your eye, as the local roads offer ample opportunity for impromptu exploration. Plan your ferry departure carefully to ensure a smooth transition between segments of your drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 32.9 miles from Boyne Falls, MI, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Martins Bluff, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boyne Falls, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boyne Falls, MI
This is one driving day of about 65.8 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Boyne Falls, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Beaver Island Ferry for about 32.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Boyne Falls, MI
· 1h 14m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.29 one way
$20.57 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.29
$22.59
premium
$4.89
$12.66
$25.33
diesel
$5.61
$14.53
$29.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.7
0
$6.91
$3.16
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.76
$2.63
EV Truck/SUV
26.3
0
$9.21
$4.21
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Boyne Falls, MI
Afternoon
in Boyne Falls on Friday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Martins Bluff, MI
Afternoon
in Martins Bluff on Friday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
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
10 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
3h 10m 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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boyne Falls, MI to Martins Bluff, MI covers 65.8 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beaver Island Ferry, Boyne City-Charlevoix Road, M 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 miles from Boyne Falls, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (M 75 / South East Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (C-56 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (US 31 / US 31 North): Navigation decision point.
The route from Boyne Falls, MI to Martins Bluff, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
