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

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to New Haven, MI is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.85 mi
02h 00m
Flight
77.04 mi
123.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.04 mi
Kilometers
123.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.85 mi
Kilometers
163.91 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Fri, Nov 6, 8:07 PM EST
Return by in Grand Rapids
Fri, Nov 6, 10:08 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-11-06T18:07
Arrive New Haven
Fri, Nov 6, 8:07 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Rapids
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Grand Rapids
50.8 mi
01h 00m
To New Haven
51 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW

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

    23.8 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 52: Owosso, Perry

    2523 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Henderson Road

    3114 ft · 1 min · East Henderson Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Seymour Road

    2726 ft · 1 min · North Seymour Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Seymour Road

    749 ft · 33 sec · North Seymour Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Seymour Road

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Freeway
54.9 mi · 54%
I 69 East
26.4 mi · 26%
North Seymour Road
0.66 mi · 1%
East Henderson Road
0.59 mi · 1%
M 52
0.48 mi
Division Avenue North
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Gerald R Ford Freeway

Merge slight left

51.1 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 00m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
2:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Grand Rapids and Cloudy 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 101.8 miles (163.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Grand Rapids and 51 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.58 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Grand Rapids and Cloudy near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eagle, 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 Eagle.

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 77.04 mi (123.98 km).

Grand Rapids

#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

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

New Haven is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0936400, -84.1533100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: New Haven (-84.15331, 43.09364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.6 L · about $15.58
Round trip
$31.15
7.18 gal · 27.2 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $15.58 $31.15
Mid-grade $5.02 $18.03 $36.05
Premium $5.62 $20.17 $40.34
Diesel $6.61 $23.72 $47.45

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and New Haven. The current time is 18:07:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.