How far is Livonia, MI from Northfield, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Northfield, MI is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Northfield.
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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
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gotfredson Road
2074 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Gotfredson Road
2288 ft · 51 sec · Gotfredson Road
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Turn left onto Old North Territorial Road
1572 ft · 45 sec · Old North Territorial Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Territorial Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Territorial Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
40 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
104 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Pontiac Trail
2.8 mi · 4 min · Pontiac Trail
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Turn slight right onto East Joy Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Joy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Joy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Northfield.
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
7.67 mi · 00h 08m
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 Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Northfield?
The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Livonia and 11 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 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 Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 19.15 mi (30.82 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 Northfield
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
| Population | 8,640 |
| Coordinates | 42.3439300, -83.7263300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northfield (-83.72633, 42.34393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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