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Trip from Grand Rapids, MI to New Haven, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h

Distance

101.8 mi

164 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and seat of Kent County, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, MI

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Downtown New Haven, MI, MI

New Haven, MI

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Trip Overview

This 101.8-mile drive from Grand Rapids to New Haven, Michigan, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours. Designed as a highway-focused experience, you'll primarily be on I-96 and I-69, with a brief stretch on M-52. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, this route is an economical choice for a single-day adventure within the Midwest. Since there are no recommended stops, you can push through to your destination without needing an overnight break, making it ideal for a quick getaway. The overall feel is efficient, allowing you to cover ground quickly.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.9 miles from Grand Rapids, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 51.1 mi 54m
I 69 23.8 mi 24m
M 52 18.1 mi 27m
Gerald R Ford Freeway 3.9 mi 4m
North Seymour Road 0.7 mi 1m
East Henderson Road 0.6 mi 1m
Division Avenue North 0.4 mi 1m
Division Avenue Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 51.1 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids, MI and New Haven, MI.

1

Start on Fulton Street West

57 ft · 9 sec · Fulton Street West
2

Turn left onto Division Avenue North

0.4 mi · 1 min · Division Avenue North
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on Division Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Division Avenue Northeast
4

Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast

232 ft · 10 sec · Michigan Street Northeast
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 196 East: Lansing
6

Merge onto I 196

3.9 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
7

Merge onto I 96

51 mi · 54 min · I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

2.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint
9

Merge onto I 69

24 mi · 24 min · I 69
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 105 Toward M 52: Owosso, Perry Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto M 52

18 mi · 27 min · M 52
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn right onto East Henderson Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Henderson Road
13

Turn left onto North Seymour Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Seymour Road
14

Keep slight left at fork onto North Seymour Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · North Seymour Road
15

Arrive at destination

North Seymour Road

Trip Plan

Given the short 2-hour duration and lack of required stops, this route offers a great deal of flexibility. You can depart Grand Rapids at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee, and still arrive in New Haven with plenty of daylight. Plan for your fuel needs, as the $16 estimated cost covers the entire trip, and major highways typically offer ample service areas. Keep an eye out for transitions between I-96 and I-69, as these are key points where the road changes, though they are well-signed.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.9 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.9 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Haven, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Grand Rapids, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Grand Rapids, MI

This is one driving day of about 101.8 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Grand Rapids, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 51.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Edgemont Park, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edgemont Park, MI

51 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Forest Hills, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Portland, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16169200209

Visit website

Ollie's Coffee & Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owosso, Michigan

0.4 mi

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Michigan

0.6 mi

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16169200209

Visit website

Ollie's Coffee & Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.6

Owosso, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19897200544

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 43.6

Portland, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15179754213

Visit website

Lotus Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16164198613

Visit website

The Bradbury Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 7.3

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16169566815

Visit website

Baker's Beanery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 7.3

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16169573110

Visit website

Sip Coffee & Cocktails

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16168053517

Visit website

Owosso Curwood Castle

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 94.6

Owosso, Michigan

+19897232155

Visit website

Fish Ladder Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16164563696

Visit website

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.3

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Camelot Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 7.3

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16164563232

Visit website

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 7.3

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16169571580

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 50.9

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Division Avenue North

Turn left onto Division Avenue North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Michigan Street Northeast

Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 196 East: Lansing

Navigation decision point

Toward I 196 East: Lansing
8
82 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward M 52: Owosso, Perry

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 105 Toward M 52: Owosso, Perry
6
82.5 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | M 52

Turn left onto M 52

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.92 one way

$31.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.47 $34.95
premium $4.89 $19.59 $39.18
diesel $5.61 $22.48 $44.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.5 0 $10.69 $4.89
Efficient EV 25.5 0 $8.91 $4.07
EV Truck/SUV 40.7 0 $14.25 $6.52

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Grand Rapids, MI

Late night in Grand Rapids on Sunday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Haven, MI

Late night in New Haven on Sunday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-centric journey, with 77% of this drive taking place on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.1 miles on I-96, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. The route is characterized by its directness, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding backroads. You'll experience the predictable flow of major highways as you travel through the Michigan landscape.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.1 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 69. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Division Avenue North.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Division Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Michigan Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Grand Rapids, MI and New Haven, MI, road signs point toward M 52: Owosso and Perry.

M 52: Owosso

82 mi in | ~1h 28m

Perry

82 mi in | ~1h 28m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 101.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.1 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Haven, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Division Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Michigan Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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