How far is Northville, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Northville, MI to Flint, MI is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
54.53 mi
00h 57m
Flight
41.48 mi
66.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.48 mi
Kilometers
66.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.53 mi
Kilometers
87.76 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Northville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northville
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Hartland
MI

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Northville
27.3 mi
00h 28m
To Flint
27.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Center Street

    8 m · 5 sec · North Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    121 m · 20 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Wing Street

    734 ft · 35 sec · North Wing Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Randolph Street

    2580 ft · 2 min · Randolph Street

  5. 5

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

    1 mi · 2 min · West 8 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Beck Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Beck Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron

    3089 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northville 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
32.5 mi · 60%
I 96 West
12.1 mi · 22%
Beck Road
3.93 mi · 7%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.06 mi · 4%
West 8 Mile Road
1.04 mi · 2%
I 69 East
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

31.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
00h 28m from Northville
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Northville and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Northville and 27.3 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northville and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

40 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

41 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Flint. Straight-line distance: 41.48 mi (66.76 km).

Northville

#1 Northville

City in Michigan

Population29,359
Coordinates42.4311500, -83.4832700
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: North Center Street (-83.48323, 42.431173)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 Flint. The current time is 21:16:52.

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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.