Origin
Grand Haven, MI
Morning in Grand Haven on Saturday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Haven, MI to Jamestown, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Haven, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Haven, MI to Jamestown, MI covers 32.1 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US-31, Quincy Street, Riley Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on US-31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Grand Haven, MI to Jamestown, MI covers 32.1 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US-31 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.2 miles in near Quincy Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.2 miles (Quincy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (64th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (M 121 / Chicago Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Quincy Street
Turn right onto Quincy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
64th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto 64th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
25.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
M 121 / Chicago Drive
Turn right onto M 121 / Chicago Drive
Navigation decision point
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
56th Avenue
Turn right onto 56th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
27.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Quincy Street
Turn left onto Quincy Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US-31 | 15.4 mi | 21m |
| Quincy Street | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Riley Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Chicago Drive | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Beacon Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 48th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 56th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US-31
— 15.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Haven, MI and Jamestown, MI.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 31
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Beacon Boulevard
3
Continue on US 31
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US-31
4
Continue on US 31
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 31
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Quincy Street
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Quincy Street
Use the right lane.
6
At end of road, turn right onto 64th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
64th Avenue
7
Turn right onto M 121
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Chicago Drive
8
Continue on M 121
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Chicago Drive
9
Turn right onto 56th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
56th Avenue
10
Turn left onto Quincy Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Quincy Street
11
Turn right onto 48th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
48th Avenue
12
Turn left onto Riley Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Riley Street
13
Arrive at destination
Riley Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Grand Haven, MI · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Grand Haven, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamestown, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jamestown, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.53 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.65 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Jamestown, MI
Morning in Jamestown on Saturday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Beechwood, MI
16 mi in
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
19 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
45m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grand Haven, MI to Jamestown, MI covers 32.1 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US-31, Quincy Street, Riley Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from Grand Haven, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.2 miles (Quincy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (64th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (M 121 / Chicago Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Grand Haven, MI to Jamestown, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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