How far is Grand Rapids, MI from New Haven, MI?

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to New Haven, MI is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.38 mi
03h 18m
Flight
146.12 mi
235.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.12 mi
Kilometers
235.15 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.38 mi
Kilometers
280.63 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive New Haven
Sun, Apr 19, 11:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Rapids
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Morrice
MI

Settlement in Michigan

From Grand Rapids
87.1 mi
01h 39m
To New Haven
87.4 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and New Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street West

    17 m · 10 sec · Fulton Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Division Avenue North

    2034 ft · 1 min · Division Avenue North

  3. 3

    Continue on Division Avenue Northeast

    609 ft · 18 sec · Division Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast

    71 m · 11 sec · Michigan Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 East: Lansing

    651 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    51.1 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont

    2596 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Van Dyke Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward M 53 North

    49 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    646 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 32 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 32 Mile Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Romeo Plank Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 29 Mile Road

    4 mi · 6 min · 29 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Continue on New Haven Road

    4 mi · 7 min · New Haven Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and New Haven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
89.6 mi · 51%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
54.9 mi · 32%
Van Dyke Road
13.9 mi · 8%
29 Mile Road
4.05 mi · 2%
New Haven Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Romeo Plank Road
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

87 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrice
01h 39m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Grand Rapids and Chance Snow Showers near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to New Haven?

The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morrice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Grand Rapids and 87.4 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Grand Rapids and Chance Snow Showers near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Morrice

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morrice, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrice.

BUS

Owosso, MI

18 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

18 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

29 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

47 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 146.12 mi (235.15 km).

Grand Rapids

#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

Village in Michigan

Population5,061
Coordinates42.7294800, -82.8013100
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: New Haven (-82.80131, 42.72948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.29 L · about $23.19
Round trip
$46.38
12.3 gal · 46.58 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.19 $46.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.16 $52.31
Premium $4.65 $28.62 $57.24
Diesel $5.30 $32.62 $65.24

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and New Haven. The current time is 07:54:31.

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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.