How far is Grand Haven, MI from Allendale, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Haven, MI to Allendale, MI is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Haven and Allendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Haven and Allendale.
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Start on Washington Avenue
2203 ft · 55 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto South Beacon Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Beacon Boulevard
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Continue on US-31
5.4 mi · 8 min · US-31
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Take the exit slight left
69 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West Olive Road
609 ft · 17 sec · West Olive Road
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Turn right onto Lake Michigan Drive
11.7 mi · 16 min · Lake Michigan Drive
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Take the exit left
41 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive
546 ft · 8 sec · Lake Michigan Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Michigan Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Haven and Allendale.
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.
Lake Michigan Drive
Turn right onto Lake Michigan Drive
11.7 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Grand Haven and Partly Sunny near Allendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Haven to Allendale?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Grand Haven and 9.5 miles from Allendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Grand Haven and Partly Sunny near Allendale.
Stop Ideas Near Robinson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Haven and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 15.23 mi (24.51 km).
#1 Grand Haven
City in Michigan
| Population | 11,040 |
| Coordinates | 43.0630700, -86.2283900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allendale
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 6,505 |
| Coordinates | 42.9722500, -85.9536500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allendale (-85.95365, 42.97225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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