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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.37 mi
01h 50m
Flight
60.02 mi
96.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.02 mi
Kilometers
96.59 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.37 mi
Kilometers
118.08 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Branch
Fri, May 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Fri, May 15, 5:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-05-15T14:07
Arrive North Branch
Fri, May 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Lake Orion
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Livonia
36.7 mi
00h 55m
To North Branch
36.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SSW

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.

  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

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    120 m · 19 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Telegraph Drive

    2030 ft · 41 sec · Telegraph Drive

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Telegraph Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road

    13.1 mi · 21 min · Telegraph Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Square Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer

    2084 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road

    9 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Lapeer Road

    14.9 mi · 21 min · North Lapeer Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Lapeer Road

    10.8 mi · 16 min · North Lapeer Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Branch Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Branch Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Huron Street

    1492 ft · 25 sec · Huron Street

  28. 28

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lapeer Road
25.7 mi · 35%
Telegraph Road
14.8 mi · 20%
South Lapeer Road
9 mi · 12%
North Branch Road
5.79 mi · 8%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.93 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway
3.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Orion
00h 55m from Livonia
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Orion and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 11 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Orion.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

17 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

27 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

27 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and North Branch. Straight-line distance: 60.02 mi (96.59 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Branch

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population1,008
Coordinates43.2294700, -83.1966100
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: North Branch (-83.19661, 43.22947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and North Branch. The current time is 14:07:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.