How far is Livonia, MI from North Branch, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to North Branch, MI is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and North Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and North Branch.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
120 m · 19 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn left onto Telegraph Drive
2030 ft · 41 sec · Telegraph Drive
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Turn straight onto Telegraph Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road
13.1 mi · 21 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road
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Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road
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Continue on East Square Lake Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer
2084 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road
9 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
14.9 mi · 21 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
10.8 mi · 16 min · North Lapeer Road
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Turn right onto North Branch Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · North Branch Road
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Continue on Huron Street
1492 ft · 25 sec · Huron Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Huron Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and North Branch.
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.
North Lapeer Road
Continue on North Lapeer Road
14.9 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Livonia and Partly Cloudy near North Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to North Branch?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Lake Orion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Livonia and 36.7 miles from North Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Livonia and Partly Cloudy near North Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Orion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Pontiac
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Orion.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and North Branch. Straight-line distance: 60.02 mi (96.59 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 North Branch
Township in Lapeer County, Michigan
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 43.2294700, -83.1966100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Branch (-83.19661, 43.22947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
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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