How far is Livonia, MI from Hamburg, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Hamburg, MI is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Hamburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Hamburg.
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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
102 m · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Continue on Schoolcraft Road
1015 ft · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hamburg, Whitmore Lake
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 8 Mile Road
72 m · 14 sec · 8 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 8 Mile Road
139 m · 12 sec · 8 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 8 Mile Road
29 m · 5 sec · 8 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 8 Mile Road
83 m · 8 sec · 8 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 8 Mile Road
45 m · 8 sec · 8 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 8 Mile Road
1516 ft · 43 sec · 8 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Lemen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lemen Road
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Turn left onto 9 Mile Road
1.5 km · 1 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on Spicer Road
1 km · 1 min · Spicer Road
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Continue on Hamburg Road
1849 ft · 1 min · Hamburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Hamburg.
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.
Jeffries Freeway
Continue straight
17.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Livonia and Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Hamburg?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Livonia and 16.9 miles from Hamburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Livonia and Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamburg.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 23.56 mi (37.92 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 Hamburg
Township of Livingston County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 21,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.4486500, -83.8016100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamburg (-83.80161, 42.44865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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