This 57.2-mile journey from East Jordan to Martins Bluff is a delightful 2 hour and 54 minute drive primarily utilizing Beaver Island Ferry, M 66 North, and King's Highway. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $9, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing ample time to enjoy the drive without feeling rushed. As both your origin and destination are within the Midwest, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travels. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for a more engaging experience than a straight highway run. This trip offers a great opportunity for a relaxed exploration of local Michigan roads.
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
28.6 miles from East Jordan, 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 2h 54m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily on surface streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.7 miles, which occurs on the Beaver Island Ferry, offering a unique segment to this drive. This road's personality is characterized by frequent turns and engagement, rather than long, monotonous stretches. You'll likely experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you navigate these local routes, making for a hands-on driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 0.3 miles in near M 32; C-48 / Mill Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 54m 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 0.3 miles (M 32; C-48 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (US 31 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (Bridge Park Drive): 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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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|M 32; C-48 / Mill Street
At end of road, turn right onto M 32; C-48 / Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip|~21m in|US 31 / Bridge Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 31 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip|~24m in|Bridge Park Drive
Turn right onto Bridge Park Drive
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip|~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
47.7 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Beaver Island Ferry
32.7 mi
1h 59m
M 66 North
12.1 mi
18m
King's Highway
5 mi
12m
East Side Drive
3 mi
11m
Bridge Street
1.3 mi
3m
Tom McCauley's Road
1 mi
3m
North Lake Street
0.7 mi
1m
Water Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Beaver Island Ferry
— 32.7 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Jordan, MI and Martins Bluff, MI.
1
Start on 3rd Street
0.3 mi·1 min·3rd Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto M 32; C-48
0.2 mi·16 sec·Mill Street
3
Continue on M 32; C-48
0.2 mi·21 sec·Bridge Street
4
Turn right onto M 32; C-48
0.4 mi·38 sec·Water Street
5
Turn right onto M 66
0.7 mi·1 min·North Lake Street
6
Continue on M 66
12 mi·18 min·M 66 North
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 31
1.0 mi·2 min·Bridge Street
8
Turn right onto Bridge Park Drive
309 ft·17 sec·Bridge Park Drive
9
Turn left
151 ft·11 sec
10
Continue on Beaver Island Ferry
33 mi·1 hr 59 min·Beaver Island Ferry
11
Continue
224 ft·21 sec
12
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
13
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
380 ft·15 sec·Forest Avenue
14
Turn left onto King's Highway
5.0 mi·12 min·King's Highway
15
Turn left onto Tom McCauley's Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Tom McCauley's Road
16
Turn right onto East Side Drive
3.0 mi·11 min·East Side Drive
17
Turn left
252 ft·20 sec
18
Turn left
0.2 mi·1 min
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 54 minute duration and 57.2-mile length, this route works well as a single-day adventure. You have the flexibility to depart at your leisure, perhaps mid-morning to avoid early rush and arrive with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your time. A key piece of advice for this journey is to be mindful of the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile; anticipate frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. The $9 fuel cost is minimal, so you shouldn't have any concerns about refueling during this relatively short trip.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 28.6 miles from East Jordan, 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 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.6 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 27m
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 East Jordan, 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 East Jordan, MI
This is one driving day of about 57.2 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from East Jordan, 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 28.6 mi from East Jordan, MI
· 1h 14m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.94 one way
$17.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$9.82
$19.64
premium
$4.89
$11.01
$22.02
diesel
$5.61
$12.63
$25.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.2
0
$6.01
$2.75
Efficient EV
14.3
0
$5.01
$2.29
EV Truck/SUV
22.9
0
$8.01
$3.66
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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 15, 2026
Origin
East Jordan, MI
Night
in East Jordan on Friday
Local time
10:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Martins Bluff, MI
Night
in Martins Bluff on Friday
Local time
10:26 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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 54m 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 East Jordan, MI to Martins Bluff, MI covers 57.2 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beaver Island Ferry, M 66 North, King's Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 miles from East Jordan, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.94 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.
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 2h 54m 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 0.3 miles (M 32; C-48 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (US 31 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (Bridge Park Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from East Jordan, MI to Martins Bluff, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
