How far is Livonia, MI from New Haven, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to New Haven, MI is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
51.01 mi
01h 02m
Flight
37.56 mi
60.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.56 mi
Kilometers
60.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.01 mi
Kilometers
82.1 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Mon, Jun 1, 5:56 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Mon, Jun 1, 6:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-06-01T16:53
Arrive New Haven
Mon, Jun 1, 5:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
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
Harper Woods
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Livonia
25.5 mi
00h 31m
To New Haven
25.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and New Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    46 m · 11 sec · Plymouth Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Merriman Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

    120 m · 9 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 East

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Jeffries Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    2510 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17.4 mi · 23 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    15.3 mi · 16 min · Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 19: Richmond, New Haven

    1685 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    719 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on New Haven Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Haven Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
17.4 mi · 34%
Ford Freeway
15.3 mi · 30%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9.06 mi · 18%
Jeffries Freeway
4.53 mi · 9%
New Haven Road
1.13 mi · 2%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

17.4 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harper Woods
00h 31m from Livonia
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livonia and Sunny near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to New Haven?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Harper Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Livonia and 25.5 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livonia and Sunny near New Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Harper Woods

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Harper Woods and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harper Woods.

RAIL

Detroit

14 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

26 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 37.56 mi (60.44 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

Village in Michigan

Population5,061
Coordinates42.7294800, -82.8013100
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: New Haven (-82.80131, 42.72948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.58
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.79 $13.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.66 $15.31
Premium $4.65 $8.38 $16.75
Diesel $5.30 $9.55 $19.09

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and New Haven. The current time is 16:53:56.

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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.