How far is Northview, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Northview, MI to Flint, MI is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
115.07 mi
01h 44m
Flight
96.65 mi
155.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.65 mi
Kilometers
155.55 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.07 mi
Kilometers
185.19 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Northview
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northview
2026-04-23T00:38
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Northview
57.5 mi
00h 52m
To Flint
57.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northview and Flint.

  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

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 50%
I 96
50.8 mi · 44%
East Beltline Avenue Northeast
4.91 mi · 4%
5 Mile Road Northeast
0.58 mi · 1%
I 96 East
0.34 mi
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
00h 52m from Northview
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northview and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northview to Flint?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Northview and 57.6 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Northview and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northview and Flint. Straight-line distance: 96.65 mi (155.55 km).

Northview

#1 Northview

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population14,541
Coordinates43.0455800, -85.6005900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandalwood Court Northeast (-85.600332, 43.045554)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.37 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
8.12 gal · 30.74 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.27 $34.53
Premium $4.65 $18.90 $37.79
Diesel $5.30 $21.53 $43.07

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Northview and Flint. The current time is 00:38:05.

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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.