How far is Northfield, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?
The driving distance from Northfield, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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 16m.
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.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Ann Arbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Ann Arbor.
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Start on East Joy Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Joy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitmore Lake Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Whitmore Lake Road
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Take the ramp left toward M 14 West, US 23 Business South: Chicago
762 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
887 ft · 12 sec
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Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn right
36 m · 7 sec
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Continue on North State Street
3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Ann Arbor.
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.
Whitmore Lake Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitmore Lake Road
2.69 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Northfield and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Ann Arbor?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Barton Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Northfield and 3.1 miles from Ann Arbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Northfield and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.
Stop Ideas Near Barton 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 Barton Hills.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 4.65 mi (7.48 km).
#1 Northfield
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
| Population | 8,640 |
| Coordinates | 42.3439300, -83.7263300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.94 | $1.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.02 | $2.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
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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