How far is Livonia, MI from Grosse Pointe Shores, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Grosse Pointe Shores, MI is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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 40m.
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.
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Grosse Pointe Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Grosse Pointe Shores.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
46 m · 11 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
120 m · 9 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9.1 mi · 10 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
2510 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 102: Vernier Road, 8 Mile Road
819 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Harper Avenue
106 m · 13 sec · Harper Avenue
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Turn right onto Vernier Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Vernier Road
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Turn left
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Grosse Pointe Shores.
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.
Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
11.4 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 Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Grosse Pointe Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Grosse Pointe Shores?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Livonia and 14.8 miles from Grosse Pointe Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Grosse Pointe Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Detroit
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 Detroit.
Detroit
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Grosse Pointe Shores. Straight-line distance: 24.73 mi (39.8 km).
#1 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grosse Pointe Shores
City in Michigan
| Population | 2,718 |
| Coordinates | 42.4367000, -82.8768600 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Pointe Shores (-82.87686, 42.4367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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