Getting to lansing michigan from Northeast Best route?

Eric Merryfield · 12-03-2014, 02:10 PM

I am going to Michigan to look at a truck(possibly for GT use) from Mass will be driving by car/truck.

90 all the way to south Michigan and up is around 860 miles

84 to 81 to 80 to south michigan and up is around 870 miles

90 over the border in Niagara into Canada and crossing back in port huron area is around 784 miles.

Opinions?

Thanks

Eric

paulgt · 12-03-2014, 02:15 PM

Come thru Canada,right after entering U S you can hit 69 and rite to Lansing

Jim Kaekel · 12-03-2014, 02:22 PM

If you're going to go through Canada, be sure you have a passport.

jmcarter · 12-03-2014, 03:16 PM

This time of year the border crossings will have relatively short wait times...just be sure to top off your gas tank in the Buffalo area before crossing over. If you plan on taking a pet with you then get your vet to prepare a health certificate.

Larry Sullivan · 12-03-2014, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

If you're going to go through Canada, be sure you have a passport.

What he said. Another reason to mourn 9/11. Crossing through Canada used to be something you could do with minimal documentation and on a moment's notice. Now you have to have a passport or other border-crossing documentation and that requires advance planning.

Be sure to watch the weather forecasts for the Buffalo area.

Tony Janes · 12-03-2014, 06:03 PM

Lewiston Queenston Bridge< Lewiston NY a lot less snow possibilities than Peace Bridge in Buffalo.

tj310 · 12-03-2014, 07:51 PM

Do not try to cross the border with an empty trailer , personal experience your results may vary , good luck ---Trevor

Rob Petrie E395 · 12-03-2014, 08:15 PM

Its not much fun crossing with a loaded trailer either. Whatever you do if you bring it back through Canada. Make sure you have a title or its next to impossible to get a car in.

Greg Gay · 12-04-2014, 01:20 PM

Eric,

This may sound like a joke, but it's not. I know you have dogs. The US will not let you back in with dog food. They took it away from a friend of mine and threw it in the dumpster; treated him like a criminal.

Greg

As for the joke, I was going to say, "Ya cain't get theya from heya", but I'm not from Maine!

DonatoEng · 12-04-2014, 01:21 PM

Never had an issue as long as you have documents with where your from to where your going. The Border Patrol can check the time your in Canada and if its close to travel time typically no issue. Be sure to inform them that your passing through to Detroit / Port Huron and know the route.
John

12-03-2014, 02:10 PM	#1
Eric Merryfield Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 872 Likes: 1 Liked 502 Times in 130 Posts	Getting to lansing michigan from Northeast Best route? I am going to Michigan to look at a truck(possibly for GT use) from Mass will be driving by car/truck. 90 all the way to south Michigan and up is around 860 miles 84 to 81 to 80 to south michigan and up is around 870 miles 90 over the border in Niagara into Canada and crossing back in port huron area is around 784 miles. Opinions? Thanks Eric __________________ Eric Merryfield 1883 STK

12-03-2014, 02:15 PM	#2
paulgt Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: st,clair shores,mich Posts: 16 Likes: 104 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Getting to lansing michigan from Northeast Best route? Come thru Canada,right after entering U S you can hit 69 and rite to Lansing

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Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Getting to lansing michigan from Northeast Best route? If you're going to go through Canada, be sure you have a passport. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,299 Likes: 2,392 Liked 3,194 Times in 975 Posts	Re: Getting to lansing michigan from Northeast Best route? This time of year the border crossings will have relatively short wait times...just be sure to top off your gas tank in the Buffalo area before crossing over. If you plan on taking a pet with you then get your vet to prepare a health certificate. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

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Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 94 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Getting to lansing michigan from Northeast Best route? Lewiston Queenston Bridge< Lewiston NY a lot less snow possibilities than Peace Bridge in Buffalo. __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

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tj310 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dresden On. Canada Posts: 460 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Getting to lansing michigan from Northeast Best route? Do not try to cross the border with an empty trailer , personal experience your results may vary , good luck ---Trevor

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Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Getting to lansing michigan from Northeast Best route? Its not much fun crossing with a loaded trailer either. Whatever you do if you bring it back through Canada. Make sure you have a title or its next to impossible to get a car in.

12-04-2014, 01:20 PM	#9
Greg Gay Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 388 Likes: 21 Liked 286 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Getting to lansing michigan from Northeast Best route? Eric, This may sound like a joke, but it's not. I know you have dogs. The US will not let you back in with dog food. They took it away from a friend of mine and threw it in the dumpster; treated him like a criminal. Greg As for the joke, I was going to say, "Ya cain't get theya from heya", but I'm not from Maine!

12-04-2014, 01:21 PM	#10
DonatoEng Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 147 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Getting to lansing michigan from Northeast Best route? Never had an issue as long as you have documents with where your from to where your going. The Border Patrol can check the time your in Canada and if its close to travel time typically no issue. Be sure to inform them that your passing through to Detroit / Port Huron and know the route. John __________________ John Donato Stk / SS 3435