How far is North Muskegon, MI from Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from North Muskegon, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Muskegon and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Muskegon and Grand Rapids.
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Start on Ruddiman Drive
2781 ft · 1 min · Ruddiman Drive
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Turn right onto Center Street
534 ft · 18 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Lake Avenue
3111 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Veteran's Memorial Causeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veteran's Memorial Causeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 31 North, US 31 South: Grand Haven, Ludington
1095 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on US 31 North, US 31 South: Grand Haven, Ludington
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto Moses J Jones Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Moses J Jones Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 SOUTH: Grand Haven
2615 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
1424 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing
1720 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
127 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Division Avenue North
56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North
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Turn right onto Fulton Street West
17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Muskegon and Grand Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96
Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Muskegon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Muskegon to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Coopersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from North Muskegon and 22.9 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Muskegon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Coopersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Muskegon and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 36.38 mi (58.55 km).
#1 North Muskegon
City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,792 |
| Coordinates | 43.2561300, -86.2675600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Rapids
The second most populous city in Michigan.
| Population | 200,031 |
| Coordinates | 42.9633600, -85.6680900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
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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