How far is Northfield, MI from Saline, MI?
The driving distance from Northfield, MI to Saline, MI is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Saline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Saline.
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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
3.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Turn left onto South Maple Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · South Maple Road
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2365 ft · 1 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Saline.
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.
South Maple Road
Turn left onto South Maple Road
4.46 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Northfield and Mostly Sunny near Saline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Saline?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Ann Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Northfield and 7.3 miles from Saline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Northfield and Mostly Sunny near Saline.
Stop Ideas Near Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Saline. Straight-line distance: 12.56 mi (20.22 km).
#1 Northfield
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
| Population | 8,640 |
| Coordinates | 42.3439300, -83.7263300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saline
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,254 |
| Coordinates | 42.1667100, -83.7816100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saline (-83.78161, 42.16671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
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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