Origin
Jamestown, MI
Morning in Jamestown on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, MI to Grand Haven, 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
31.8 mi
51 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 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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 Jamestown, MI to Grand Haven, MI covers 31.8 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 16.5 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.8 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 (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Jamestown, MI to Grand Haven, MI covers 31.8 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 14 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 16.5 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 5 miles in near 56th Avenue.
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 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (56th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (64th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
56th Avenue
Turn right onto 56th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
64th Avenue
Turn right onto 64th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 31
Turn right onto US 31
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 16.5 mi | 23m |
| Quincy Street | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Riley Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Chicago Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 48th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 56th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 64th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 16.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, MI and Grand Haven, MI.
1
Start on Riley Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Riley Street
2
Turn right onto 48th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
48th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Quincy Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Quincy Street
4
Turn right onto 56th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
56th Avenue
5
Turn right onto M 121
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Chicago Drive
6
Continue on M 121
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chicago Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto 64th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
64th Avenue
8
Turn left onto Quincy Street
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Quincy Street
9
Turn right onto US 31
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 31
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
462 ft
·
10 sec
11
Continue on Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
12
Turn right onto South 5th Street
340 ft
·
19 sec
·
South 5th Street
13
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Washington Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Jamestown, MI · 22m 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Jamestown, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grand Haven, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Grand Haven, 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
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
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
Grand Haven, MI
Morning in Grand Haven on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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 cooler 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 Jamestown, MI to Grand Haven, MI covers 31.8 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 15.9 miles from Jamestown, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.97 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 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (56th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (64th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jamestown, MI to Grand Haven, 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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