How far is Clinton Township, MI from Northville, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Northville, MI is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
39.66 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.65 mi
49.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.65 mi
Kilometers
49.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.66 mi
Kilometers
63.82 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northville
Wed, Apr 29, 2:21 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 29, 3:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-29T13:27
Arrive Northville
Wed, Apr 29, 2:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
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
Huntington Woods
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Clinton Township
19.8 mi
00h 26m
To Northville
19.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Northville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Northville.

  1. 1

    Start on Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    23.7 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 8 Mile Road, Northville

    2226 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 8 Mile Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 8 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Griswold Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Griswold Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    604 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hutton Street

    49 m · 9 sec · Hutton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mary Alexander Court

    603 ft · 29 sec · Mary Alexander Court

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    66 m · 9 sec · South Center Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Northville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
23.7 mi · 60%
South Groesbeck Highway
7.35 mi · 19%
8 Mile Road
2.16 mi · 5%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
2.04 mi · 5%
I 96 East
1.22 mi · 3%
Griswold Street
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

23.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntington Woods
00h 26m from Clinton Township
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Clinton Township and Isolated Rain Showers near Northville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Northville?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Huntington Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Clinton Township and 19.9 miles from Northville.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clinton Township and Isolated Rain Showers near Northville.

Stop Ideas Near Huntington Woods

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huntington Woods, 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 Huntington Woods.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

2 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

7 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

8 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Detroit

15 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Northville. Straight-line distance: 30.65 mi (49.32 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Northville

#2 Northville

City in Michigan

Population29,359
Coordinates42.4311500, -83.4832700
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Northville (-83.48327, 42.43115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.28
Round trip
$10.56
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.28 $10.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.65 $6.52 $13.03
Diesel $5.30 $7.43 $14.85

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Northville. The current time is 13:27:29.

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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.