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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

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
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.

city in Michigan, United States

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 South Beacon Boulevard, US-31, Quincy Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.02 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 32.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Beacon Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Grand Haven, MI to Jamestown, MI is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grand Haven, MI to Jamestown, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Beacon Boulevard
US-31
Quincy Street
64th Avenue
Chicago Drive
56th Avenue
48th Avenue
Riley Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Beacon Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

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 · 55 sec · Washington Avenue
2

Turn right onto South Beacon Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Beacon Boulevard
3

Continue on US-31

15 mi · 21 min · US-31
4

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 25 sec
5

Turn right onto Quincy Street

8.1 mi · 11 min · Quincy Street
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto 64th Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · 64th Avenue
7

Turn right onto Chicago Drive

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Chicago Drive
8

Continue on Chicago Drive

1.2 mi · 1 min · Chicago Drive
9

Turn right onto 56th Avenue

0.3 mi · 33 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 your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16 mi from Grand Haven, MI · 22m into the drive

Downtown Beechwood, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beechwood, MI

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

Jenison, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beechwood, MI

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

$5.02 one way

$10.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.51 $11.02
premium $4.89 $6.18 $12.35
diesel $5.61 $7.09 $14.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Grand Haven, MI

Late night in Grand Haven on Saturday

Local time

1:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jamestown, MI

Late night in Jamestown on Saturday

Local time

1:28 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 South Beacon Boulevard, US-31, Quincy 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 $5.02 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.

The drive from Grand Haven, MI to Jamestown, MI is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grand Haven, MI to Jamestown, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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