How far is New Haven, MI from Lansing, MI?
The driving distance from New Haven, MI to Lansing, MI is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Shiawassee County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Lansing.
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Start on North Seymour Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North Seymour Road
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Turn right onto East Henderson Road
3114 ft · 2 min · East Henderson Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 52
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on North Shiawassee Street
12.8 mi · 20 min · North Shiawassee Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2674 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: East Lansing
6.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue
1143 ft · 37 sec · East Grand River Avenue
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Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
913 ft · 27 sec · North Howard Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South
1070 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2147 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1488 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Allegan Street
126 m · 12 sec · West Allegan Street
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Turn right onto Townsend Street
7 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Lansing.
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.
North Shiawassee Street
Continue on North Shiawassee Street
12.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Cloudy leaving New Haven and Mostly Cloudy near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Lansing?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from New Haven and 24.6 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around New Haven and Mostly Cloudy near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Perry
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 Perry.
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 32.2 mi (51.82 km).
#1 New Haven
New Haven is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0936400, -84.1533100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lansing
The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.
| Population | 112,640 |
| Coordinates | 42.7325300, -84.5555300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.34 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
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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