How far is Beechwood, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?

The driving distance from Beechwood, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.74 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.87 mi
41.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.87 mi
Kilometers
41.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.74 mi
Kilometers
46.26 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Beechwood
Sat, Apr 18, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beechwood
2026-04-18T00:09
Arrive Grand Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beechwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hudsonville
MI

City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States

From Beechwood
14.4 mi
00h 18m
To Grand Rapids
14.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beechwood and Grand Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beechwood and Grand Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Douglas Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Douglas Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    761 ft · 19 sec · Howard Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lakewood Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Lakewood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 112th Avenue

    154 m · 14 sec · 112th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 EAST: Grand Rapids

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Avenue

    1919 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Market Avenue Southwest

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    1431 ft · 55 sec · Fulton Street West

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beechwood and Grand Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Freeway
17.7 mi · 62%
East Lakewood Boulevard
2.61 mi · 9%
Market Avenue Southwest
2.25 mi · 8%
Douglas Avenue
0.89 mi · 3%
Market Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
I 196 EAST
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gerald R Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

17.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudsonville
00h 18m from Beechwood
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beechwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beechwood to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hudsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Beechwood and 14.4 miles from Grand Rapids.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Beechwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Hudsonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hudsonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Hudsonville City Hall
Meeting point 1.4 mi away

Hudsonville City Hall

Hudsonville , MI
3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudsonville.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

18 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
RAIL

Holland station

21 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

37 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Bangor

65 mi away
541 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beechwood and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 25.87 mi (41.64 km).

Beechwood

#1 Beechwood

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population3,015
Coordinates42.7969700, -86.1258800
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.125944, 42.796972)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Beechwood and Grand Rapids. The current time is 00:09:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.