How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Comstock Park, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Comstock Park, MI is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
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Township in Kent County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Comstock Park.
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Start on Fulton Street West
1431 ft · 59 sec · Fulton Street West
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Turn left onto Market Avenue Southwest
943 ft · 34 sec · Market Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Cadillac
944 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West River Drive
1593 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West River Drive Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · West River Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Lamoreaux Drive Northeast
2091 ft · 47 sec · Lamoreaux Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Bud Drive Northeast
13 m · 2 sec · Bud Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bud Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Comstock Park.
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 North
Merge slight left
5.69 mi · 00h 06m
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 Grand Rapids and Sunny near Comstock Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Comstock Park?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Grand Rapids and 3.9 miles from Comstock Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Rapids and Sunny near Comstock Park.
Stop Ideas Near Alpine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Hudsonville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alpine.
Rockford, Michigan
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Howard City, Michigan
Holland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Comstock Park. Straight-line distance: 5.2 mi (8.37 km).
#1 Grand Rapids
The second most populous city in Michigan.
| Population | 200,031 |
| Coordinates | 42.9633600, -85.6680900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Comstock Park
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 10,088 |
| Coordinates | 43.0386400, -85.6700300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Comstock Park (-85.67003, 43.03864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
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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