How far is Northville, MI from Dearborn Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Northville, MI to Dearborn Heights, MI is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northville and Dearborn Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northville and Dearborn Heights.
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Start on North Center Street
1839 ft · 52 sec · North Center Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheldon Road
34 m · 3 sec · Sheldon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sheldon Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Sheldon Road
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Continue on North Sheldon Road
144 m · 17 sec · North Sheldon Road
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Take the ramp right toward M 14: Detroit, Ann Arbor
155 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Detroit
2993 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
74 m · 10 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn right onto Telegraph Drive
1367 ft · 26 sec · Telegraph Drive
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Turn straight onto Telegraph Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn slight left
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northville and Dearborn Heights.
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.
M 14 East
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7.81 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Northville and Sunny near Dearborn Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northville to Dearborn Heights?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Northville and 8.9 miles from Dearborn Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northville and Sunny near Dearborn Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Livonia
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 Livonia.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Dearborn Heights. Straight-line distance: 12.54 mi (20.18 km).
#1 Northville
City in Michigan
| Population | 29,359 |
| Coordinates | 42.4311500, -83.4832700 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dearborn Heights
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 55,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.3369800, -83.2732600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dearborn Heights (-83.27326, 42.33698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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