How far is Northview, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Northview, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
138.52 mi
02h 06m
Flight
119.23 mi
191.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.23 mi
Kilometers
191.89 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.52 mi
Kilometers
222.93 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Tue, May 12, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Northview
Wed, May 13, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northview
2026-05-12T21:53
Arrive Farmington Hills
Tue, May 12, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northview
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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Northview
69.2 mi
01h 03m
To Farmington Hills
69.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SSE
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northview and Farmington Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandalwood Court Northeast

    116 m · 22 sec · Sandalwood Court Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northville Drive Northeast

    855 ft · 43 sec · Northville Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 5 Mile Road Northeast

    3040 ft · 1 min · 5 Mile Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Lansing

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I 96: Lansing

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
67.2 mi · 49%
I 96
58.5 mi · 42%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 4%
East Beltline Avenue Northeast
4.91 mi · 4%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Orchard Lake Road
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
119.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 03m from Northview
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Northview and Areas Of Frost near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northview to Farmington Hills?

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Northview and 69.3 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Northview and Areas Of Frost near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dimondale, 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 Dimondale.

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northview and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 119.23 mi (191.89 km).

Northview

#1 Northview

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population14,541
Coordinates43.0455800, -85.6005900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Farmington Hills

#2 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandalwood Court Northeast (-85.600332, 43.045554)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.88
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.44 $36.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.80 $41.59
Premium $4.65 $22.76 $45.52
Diesel $5.30 $25.94 $51.87

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Northview and Farmington Hills. The current time is 21:53:07.

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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.