How far is Northville, MI from Livonia, MI?

The driving distance from Northville, MI to Livonia, MI is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 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
12.19 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.95 mi
12.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.95 mi
Kilometers
12.79 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.19 mi
Kilometers
19.61 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 Livonia
Wed, Apr 29, 12:31 PM EDT
Return by in Northville
Wed, Apr 29, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northville
2026-04-29T12:13
Arrive Livonia
Wed, Apr 29, 12:31 PM 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
Plymouth
MI

City in Wayne County, in the U.

From Northville
5.7 mi
00h 08m
To Livonia
6.5 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
47°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

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 Livonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on M 14 East: Detroit

    2993 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Merriman Road

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road

    146 m · 14 sec · Schoolcraft Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Merriman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Merriman Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    30 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
6.65 mi · 55%
Sheldon Road
2.84 mi · 23%
Merriman Road
1.32 mi · 11%
North Center Street
0.35 mi · 3%
M 14
0.1 mi · 1%
Schoolcraft Road
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

Continue straight

3.82 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
+4.2 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 08m from Northville
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Northville and Isolated Rain Showers near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Northville and 6.5 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 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 $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Northville and Isolated Rain Showers near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

20 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

24 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

30 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 7.95 mi (12.79 km).

Northville

#1 Northville

City in Michigan

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

#2 Livonia

The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,189
Coordinates42.3683700, -83.3527100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: North Center Street (-83.48323, 42.431173)
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)

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
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.65 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.30 $2.28 $4.56

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 Livonia. The current time is 12:13:53.

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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.