How far is Bridgewater, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Bridgewater, MI to Livonia, MI is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.45 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.54 mi
50.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.54 mi
Kilometers
50.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.45 mi
Kilometers
65.09 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Wed, Apr 15, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Bridgewater
Thu, Apr 16, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgewater
2026-04-15T23:10
Arrive Livonia
Wed, Apr 15, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgewater
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Northfield
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Bridgewater
20.3 mi
00h 23m
To Livonia
20.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgewater and Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater and Livonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Austin Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Austin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    6.7 mi · 11 min · West Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 East: Plymouth

    2515 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgewater and Livonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
18.7 mi · 46%
West Michigan Avenue
15.1 mi · 37%
Austin Road
5.44 mi · 13%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 3%
Schoolcraft Road
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

Merge slight left

14.4 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 23m from Bridgewater
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bridgewater and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgewater to Livonia?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Bridgewater and 20.1 miles from Livonia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Bridgewater and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northfield.

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

6 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

40 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

43 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 31.54 mi (50.76 km).

Bridgewater

#1 Bridgewater

Township in Michigan

Population1,714
Coordinates42.1608700, -83.9021600
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Livonia

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin Road (-83.90218, 42.160809)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgewater and Livonia. The current time is 23:10:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.