How far is Northfield, MI from Taylor, MI?
The driving distance from Northfield, MI to Taylor, MI is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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 40m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Likely
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Taylor.
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Start on East Joy Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Joy Road
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Turn right
40 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Pontiac Trail
1077 ft · 19 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Turn left onto Nixon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Nixon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Green Road
56 m · 16 sec · Green Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Green Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Green Road
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Turn left onto Plymouth Road
916 ft · 19 sec · Plymouth Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 23 South: Toledo
2338 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
1911 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left
2060 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road
1783 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Ecorse Road
1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road
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Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road
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Continue on South Beech Daly Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road
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Turn left onto Wick Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Taylor.
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.
I 94 BL East
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Northfield and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Taylor?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Northfield and 17.2 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Northfield and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti
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 Ypsilanti.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 24.4 mi (39.27 km).
#1 Northfield
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
| Population | 8,640 |
| Coordinates | 42.3439300, -83.7263300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylor
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 60,576 |
| Coordinates | 42.2408700, -83.2696500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.59 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
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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