How far is Hartland, MI from Southfield, MI?
The driving distance from Hartland, MI to Southfield, MI is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartland and Southfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland and Southfield.
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Start on Washington Street
594 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Crouse Road
1652 ft · 1 min · Crouse Road
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Turn left onto Old US-23
1.6 mi · 4 min · Old US-23
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Turn left onto Highland Road
711 ft · 14 sec · Highland Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
2074 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
848 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway
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Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartland and Southfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 East
Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hartland and Sunny near Southfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartland to Southfield?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Hartland and 19.3 miles from Southfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartland and Sunny near Southfield.
Stop Ideas Near Wixom
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wixom.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartland and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 29.85 mi (48.04 km).
#1 Hartland
Township in Livingston County, Michigan
| Population | 15,207 |
| Coordinates | 42.6567000, -83.7530000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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