How far is Waverly, MI from Grand Haven, MI?
The driving distance from Waverly, MI to Grand Haven, MI is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waverly and Grand Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly and Grand Haven.
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Start on the route
2554 ft · 3 min
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Turn left onto 120th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lakewood Boulevard
1210 ft · 28 sec · East Lakewood Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
2150 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left
141 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Franklin Avenue
1389 ft · 32 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
104 m · 20 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
613 ft · 14 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly and Grand Haven.
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.
East Lakewood Boulevard
Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Waverly and Chance Rain Showers near Grand Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waverly to Grand Haven?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Port Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Waverly and 10.3 miles from Grand Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waverly and Chance Rain Showers near Grand Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Port Sheldon
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 Port Sheldon.
Holland station
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
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Bangor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Grand Haven. Straight-line distance: 19.4 mi (31.22 km).
#1 Waverly
Waverly is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8019700, -86.0872600 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Haven
City in Michigan
| Population | 11,040 |
| Coordinates | 43.0630700, -86.2283900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-86.228338, 43.063167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
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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