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

The driving distance from Northville, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
12.35 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.58 mi
10.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.58 mi
Kilometers
10.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.35 mi
Kilometers
19.87 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 29, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Northville
Wed, Apr 29, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northville
2026-04-29T11:06
Arrive Farmington Hills
Wed, Apr 29, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Northville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Novi
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Northville
4.8 mi
00h 08m
To Farmington Hills
7.6 mi
00h 08m

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
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Center Street

    118 m · 21 sec · North Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Cady Street

    1188 ft · 57 sec · East Cady Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Griswold Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Griswold Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 8 Mile Road

    839 ft · 17 sec · West 8 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 8 Mile Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 8 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Haggerty Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Haggerty Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 10 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand River Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Shiawassee Road

    43 m · 12 sec · Shiawassee Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shiawassee Road

    2535 ft · 1 min · Shiawassee Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Shiawassee Road

    845 ft · 37 sec · Shiawassee Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Farmington Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 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 Northville and Farmington Hills.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Haggerty Road
2.04 mi · 17%
Grand River Avenue
1.95 mi · 16%
8 Mile Road
1.5 mi · 12%
Farmington Road
1.43 mi · 12%
South Griswold Street
0.87 mi · 7%
Shiawassee Road
0.67 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Haggerty Road

Turn left onto Haggerty Road

2.04 mi · 00h 04m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novi
00h 08m from Northville
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Northville and Mostly Cloudy near Farmington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Novi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Northville and 7.6 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Northville and Mostly Cloudy near Farmington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Novi

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

24 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 6.58 mi (10.59 km).

Northville

#1 Northville

City in Michigan

Population29,359
Coordinates42.4311500, -83.4832700
Altitude252
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: North Center Street (-83.48323, 42.431173)
End: Farmington Road (-83.377532, 42.485296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.66 $3.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.65 $2.05 $4.10
Diesel $5.30 $2.33 $4.67

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 Farmington Hills. The current time is 11:06:05.

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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.