How far is South Haven Highlands, MI from Holland, MI?
The driving distance from South Haven Highlands, MI to Holland, MI is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Haven Highlands and Holland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Haven Highlands and Holland.
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Start on Lakeshore Drive
42 m · 8 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1995 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blue Star Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Highway
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Turn right onto 109th Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · 109th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1935 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31, I 196 Business: Holland, Muskegon
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Holland
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on South Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Avenue
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on South River Avenue
2618 ft · 1 min · South River Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South River Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Haven Highlands and Holland.
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.
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
17.8 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Haven Highlands and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Holland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Haven Highlands to Holland?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from South Haven Highlands and 13.5 miles from Holland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Haven Highlands and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Holland.
Stop Ideas Near Douglas
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 Douglas.
Holland station
Bangor
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Haven Highlands and Holland. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.24 km).
#1 South Haven Highlands
South Haven Highlands is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4517000, -86.2564200 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holland
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 26,033 |
| Coordinates | 42.7875200, -86.1089300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: South River Avenue (-86.108978, 42.78752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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