Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
120.9 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripThe drive from Beaverton, MI to Grand Rapids, MI covers 120.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ross Street, M-18, US 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.5 miles from Beaverton, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 120.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M-18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pere Marquette Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Isabella Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Beal City Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Mission Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Baseline Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.
Start on East Brown Street
Turn left onto Ross Street
Continue on M-18
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward BUS US 10: Clare
Turn right onto Pere Marquette Road
Turn left onto North Isabella Road
Turn right onto East Beal City Road
Turn left onto North Mission Road
Turn right onto East Baseline Road
Turn left onto South Winn Road
Turn right onto West Remus Road
Continue on 9 Mile Road
Continue on East Wheatland Avenue
Continue on 9 Mile Road
Continue on 9 Mile Road
Turn left onto 90th Avenue
Turn right onto Buchanan Road
Keep slight left to continue on 155th Avenue
Turn right onto 8 Mile Road
Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing
Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest
Turn right onto Division Avenue North
Turn right onto Fulton Street West
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.5 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Rapids, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Beaverton, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Beaverton, MI
This is one driving day of about 120.9 miles and 2h 9m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
60 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.5 mi from Beaverton, MI
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 60.5 miles from Beaverton, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.77 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| premium | $4.65 | $22.15 | $44.30 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Grand Rapids on Saturday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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