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

The driving distance from Belmont, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.34 mi
00h 15m
Flight
8.31 mi
13.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.31 mi
Kilometers
13.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.34 mi
Kilometers
19.86 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Sat, Apr 11, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Belmont
Sat, Apr 11, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-11T02:36
Arrive Grand Rapids
Sat, Apr 11, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
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
Comstock Park
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Belmont
5.3 mi
00h 07m
To Grand Rapids
7.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lynhurst Street Northeast

    8 m · 6 sec · Lynhurst Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Belmont Avenue Northeast

    1 km · 58 sec · Belmont Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jupiter Avenue Northeast

    723 ft · 19 sec · Jupiter Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West River Drive Northeast

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West River Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing

    1720 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    137 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    127 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 South
4.94 mi · 40%
West River Drive Northeast
3.55 mi · 29%
Belmont Avenue Northeast
0.64 mi · 5%
Ottawa Avenue Northwest
0.41 mi · 3%
I 196 East
0.33 mi · 3%
Monroe Center Street Northwest
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 131 South

Merge slight left

4.64 mi · 00h 05m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comstock Park
00h 07m from Belmont
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belmont and Sunny near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Comstock Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Belmont and 7.1 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belmont and Sunny near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Comstock Park

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 Comstock Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Grand Rapids City Hall
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Grand Rapids City Hall

Grand Rapids , MI
300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 4.0/5 17 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Comstock Park.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

9 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

13 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

43 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

45 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 8.31 mi (13.37 km).

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#1 Belmont

Belmont is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0755800, -85.6092000
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynhurst Street Northeast (-85.609201, 43.07561)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.66 $3.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.65 $2.05 $4.10
Diesel $5.30 $2.33 $4.67

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and Grand Rapids. The current time is 02:36:15.

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.