How far is Golden, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Golden and Grand Rapids is 248.31 miles (399.62 km).
Flight distance from Golden, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is 248.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 53 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 48 minutes to travel from Golden to Grand Rapids with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Golden, Michigan to Grand Rapids, Michigan is: 443.12 miles (713.13 km) by car.
Driving from Golden to Grand Rapids will take approximately 07 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Golden
Township in Oceana County, Michigan
| Population | 1768 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°8'34"N 88°1'14"W |
| Latitude | 46.1427200 |
| Longitude | -88.0206900 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Rapids
The second most populous city in Michigan. It is located in the western part of the state. Grand Rapids is known for its many breweries, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
| Population | 200031 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°57'48"N 85°40'5"W |
| Latitude | 42.9633600 |
| Longitude | -85.6680900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Grand Rapids: West Fulton Street (-85.668092,42.963219)
Estimated Travel Time Between Golden and Grand Rapids
The distance between Golden and Grand Rapids is 713 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 55 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Golden, MI and Grand Rapids, MI. The current time in Golden is 05:04:56, although it is 06:04:56 in Grand Rapids.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 59.19 liters (15.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Golden and Grand Rapids.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Golden to Grand Rapids is $52.46 (diesel $67.33).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $52.46 | $60.28 | $68.03 | $67.33 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 22, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Golden and Grand Rapids (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
