Trip from Troy, MI to New Haven, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

138 mi

222 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 7m ★

6 AM

3h 19m

8 AM

3h 43m

10 AM

3h 27m

12 PM

3h 25m

3 PM

3h 29m

5 PM

3h 42m

8 PM

3h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 138-mile journey from Troy, MI to New Haven, MI will take approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, single-day trip with a modest fuel cost estimated at $22. The route primarily utilizes Business US-127 and US 131, offering a relatively quick transit through the Midwest region. With only one recommended stop, you can easily fit this drive into a single day, making it ideal for a weekend excursion or a quick visit. Expect a total driving time that allows for plenty of flexibility throughout your day.

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

69 miles from Troy, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 138 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (29%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 29% of the drive on highways, you'll spend a significant portion navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 26.6 miles on Business US-127, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed. This profile means you'll be engaging with the landscape more directly, experiencing the transitions between towns and rural areas firsthand.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Business US-127 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 13 Mile Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 13 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (North Bingham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 13 Mile Road

Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road

Navigation decision point

8.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | North Bingham Avenue

Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

Navigation decision point

9.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | West 14 Mile Road

Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road

Navigation decision point

110.1 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Take the exit toward M 57: Greenville, Chesaning

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward M 57: Greenville, Chesaning

137.9 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | North Seymour Road

Keep slight left at fork onto North Seymour Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Troy, MI and New Haven, MI, road signs point toward M 20: Stanwood, M 57: Greenville and Chesaning.

M 20: Stanwood

37.8 mi in | ~1h 5m

M 57: Greenville

110.1 mi in | ~2h 36m

Chesaning

110.1 mi in | ~2h 36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Business US-127	26.6 mi	27m
West Remus Road	14 mi	19m
US 131	10.5 mi	10m
Brady Road	10.2 mi	13m
East Cleveland Road	10 mi	13m
East 13 Mile Road	9.9 mi	17m
9 Mile Road	8.4 mi	11m
Buchanan Road	6.5 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Business US-127 — 26.6 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Dickinson Avenue

133 ft · 9 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road

5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

Continue on Cleveland Drive West

3.6 mi · 8 min · Cleveland Drive West

Continue on West Main Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Bingham Avenue

Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road

4.9 mi · 9 min · West 14 Mile Road

Turn right onto B 96

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Walnut Avenue

Continue on B 96

9.9 mi · 17 min · East 13 Mile Road

Continue on B 96

1.4 mi · 2 min · 19 Mile Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto US 131

11 mi · 10 min · US 131

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward M 20: Stanwood

Turn left onto M 20

4.9 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road

Turn left onto 155th Avenue

0.5 mi · 41 sec · 155th Avenue

Continue on Buchanan Road

6.5 mi · 8 min · Buchanan Road

Turn left onto 90th Avenue

0.5 mi · 43 sec · 90th Avenue

Turn right onto 9 Mile Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · 9 Mile Road

At end of road, turn right onto M 20

3.5 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

Continue on M 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue

Continue on M 20

2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

Continue on M 20

14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road

Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Lincoln Road

Turn left onto East Broomfield Road

0.5 mi · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road

Continue on West Broomfield Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Broomfield Street

Turn right onto BUS US 127

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Mission Street

Continue on BUS US 127

1.3 mi · 1 min · Business US-127

Keep slight right at fork onto BUS US 127

25 mi · 25 min · Business US-127

Continue on US 127

5.9 mi · 6 min · South Bagley Road

Continue on US 127

0.3 mi · 22 sec · US-127

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward M 57: Greenville, Chesaning

Turn right onto M 57

10 mi · 13 min · East Cleveland Road

Continue on M 57

10 mi · 13 min · Brady Road

Turn right onto M 52

3.0 mi · 4 min · Oakley Road

Continue on M 52

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on M 52

2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 52

Turn left onto East 6 Mile Creek Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · East 6 Mile Creek Road

Turn left onto North Seymour Road

286 ft · 7 sec · North Seymour Road

Keep slight left at fork onto North Seymour Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · North Seymour Road

Arrive at destination

North Seymour Road

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 19-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. With only one stop recommended and a manageable fuel cost of $22, you won't need extensive planning for refueling. Pay attention to the local road segments, as the 'turn-heavy' nature means staying alert for navigation changes. The flexibility of a shorter drive like this allows you to adjust your schedule on the fly if needed.

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 69 miles from Troy, MI, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 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 30 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69 miles or 1h 49m 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 41m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Troy, MI

This is one driving day of about 138 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Troy, 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 Business US-127 for about 26.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69 mi from Troy, MI · 1h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Pleasant, MI

69 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Big Rapids, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Pleasant, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69 miles from Troy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Haven, MI

The final approach into New Haven, 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 New Haven, MI.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.57 one way

$43.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$23.69	$47.38
premium	$4.89	$26.56	$53.11
diesel	$5.61	$30.47	$60.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.4	$14.49	$6.62
Efficient EV	34.5	$12.08	$5.52
EV Truck/SUV	55.2	$19.32	$8.83

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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

Troy, MI

Evening in Troy on Thursday

Local time

5:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Haven, MI

Evening in New Haven on Thursday

Local time

5:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Mount Pleasant, MI

69 mi in

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

2 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

3h 19m 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 Troy, MI to New Haven, MI covers 138 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Business US-127, West Remus Road, US 131. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69 miles from Troy, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.57 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.