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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on Lynhurst Street Northeast
8 m · 6 sec · Lynhurst Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Belmont Avenue Northeast
1 km · 58 sec · Belmont Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jupiter Avenue Northeast
723 ft · 19 sec · Jupiter Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto West River Drive Northeast
3.6 mi · 5 min · West River Drive Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing
1720 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
127 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Division Avenue North
56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North
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Turn right onto Fulton Street West
17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former City Hall Site
Grand Rapids City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Comstock Park.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Howard City, Michigan
Holland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 8.31 mi (13.37 km).
#1 Belmont
Belmont is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0755800, -85.6092000 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Rapids
The second most populous city in Michigan.
| Population | 200,031 |
| Coordinates | 42.9633600, -85.6680900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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