How far is Livonia, MI from Sylvan Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Livonia, MI to Sylvan Lake, MI is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livonia and Sylvan Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia and Sylvan Lake.
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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
5 mi · 9 min · Merriman Road
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Continue on Orchard Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Continue on West 9 Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 9 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Middlebelt Road
6 mi · 10 min · Middlebelt Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middlebelt Road
28 m · 2 sec · Middlebelt Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middlebelt Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Middlebelt Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
17 m · 1 sec · Orchard Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia and Sylvan Lake.
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.
Middlebelt Road
Turn left onto Middlebelt Road
6.03 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Livonia and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Sylvan Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livonia to Sylvan Lake?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Farmington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Livonia and 8.9 miles from Sylvan Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Livonia and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Sylvan Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington Hills
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 Farmington Hills.
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Troy Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Sylvan Lake. Straight-line distance: 16.84 mi (27.1 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 Sylvan Lake
Human settlement in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,840 |
| Coordinates | 42.6114200, -83.3285500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvan Lake (-83.32855, 42.61142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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