How far is Northville, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Northville, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.83 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.65 mi
49.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.65 mi
Kilometers
49.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.83 mi
Kilometers
64.1 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 29, 1:04 PM EDT
Return by in Northville
Wed, Apr 29, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northville
2026-04-29T12:14
Arrive Clinton Township
Wed, Apr 29, 1:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northville
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
Huntington Woods
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Northville
20 mi
00h 25m
To Clinton Township
19.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Northville and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northville and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on North Center Street

    8 m · 5 sec · North Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    49 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    72 m · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    62 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunlap Street

    69 m · 17 sec · Dunlap Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    2716 ft · 2 min · North Center Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 8 Mile Road

    1493 ft · 36 sec · West 8 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Novi Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Novi Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Detroit

    2655 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2345 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

    848 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

    1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Chrysler Drive

    893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left

    91 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

    614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

    152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Heights Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

    1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward M 97: Groesbeck Highway

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    2553 ft · 60 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Groesbeck Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Groesbeck Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northville and Clinton Township.

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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
14 mi · 35%
Groesbeck Highway
7.42 mi · 19%
West 10 Mile Road
6.73 mi · 17%
Novi Road
3.18 mi · 8%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.51 mi · 6%
East Heights Drive
1.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

8.93 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntington Woods
00h 25m from Northville
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Northville and Mostly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northville to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Huntington Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Northville and 19.8 miles from Clinton Township.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Northville and Mostly Cloudy near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Huntington Woods

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

2 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

7 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

8 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Detroit

15 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 30.65 mi (49.32 km).

Northville

#1 Northville

City in Michigan

Population29,359
Coordinates42.4311500, -83.4832700
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Center Street (-83.48323, 42.431173)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.32 $10.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.65 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $5.30 $7.48 $14.96

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Northville and Clinton Township. The current time is 12:14:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.