How far is Livonia, MI from Northview, MI?

The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Northview, MI is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
145.26 mi
02h 41m
Flight
123.34 mi
198.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.34 mi
Kilometers
198.5 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.26 mi
Kilometers
233.77 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Livonia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Northview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Livonia
72.5 mi
01h 20m
To Northview
72.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Northview.

  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

    102 m · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Schoolcraft Road

    1015 ft · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jeffries Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.6 mi · 27 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 44, M 37 South: East Beltline Avenue

    2097 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    782 ft · 23 sec · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 5 Mile Road Northeast

    3040 ft · 60 sec · 5 Mile Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northville Drive Northeast

    855 ft · 40 sec · Northville Drive Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sandalwood Court Northeast

    116 m · 17 sec · Sandalwood Court Northeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandalwood Court Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
80.4 mi · 55%
I 96 West
54.2 mi · 37%
East Beltline Avenue Northeast
4.93 mi · 3%
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi · 2%
Merriman Road
0.95 mi · 1%
5 Mile Road Northeast
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 20m from Livonia
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Northview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Northview?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Livonia and 72.8 miles from Northview.

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

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livonia and Mostly Sunny near Northview.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holt, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holt.

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Northview. Straight-line distance: 123.34 mi (198.5 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Northview

#2 Northview

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population14,541
Coordinates43.0455800, -85.6005900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Livonia (-83.35271, 42.36837)
End: Northview (-85.60059, 43.04558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.4 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.8 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.78 $43.55
Premium $4.65 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.30 $27.16 $54.31

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Northview. The current time is 00:36:43.

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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.