How far is Northville, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from Northville, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.74 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.9 mi
27.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.9 mi
Kilometers
27.2 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.74 mi
Kilometers
34.98 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Northville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northville
2026-04-23T05:20
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Northville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Salem
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Northville
10.9 mi
00h 14m
To Ann Arbor
10.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Northville and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northville and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on North Center Street

    1839 ft · 52 sec · North Center Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheldon Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Sheldon Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Sheldon Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sheldon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Sheldon Road

    144 m · 17 sec · North Sheldon Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward M 14: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    155 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on M 14 West: Ann Arbor

    1262 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northville and Ann Arbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 West
14.7 mi · 68%
Sheldon Road
2.84 mi · 13%
M 14
1.83 mi · 8%
US 23 BUS
0.91 mi · 4%
North State Street
0.61 mi · 3%
Depot Street
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

M 14 West

Merge slight left

14.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 14m from Northville
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northville and 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 Northville to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Northville and 10.9 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Northville and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

19 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

30 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

33 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

35 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.2 km).

Northville

#1 Northville

City in Michigan

Population29,359
Coordinates42.4311500, -83.4832700
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Ann Arbor

#2 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: North Center Street (-83.48323, 42.431173)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.90 $5.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.65 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.30 $4.08 $8.17

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 Northville and Ann Arbor. The current time is 05:20:43.

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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.