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

The driving distance from Rochester Hills, MI to Northville, MI is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.76 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.12 mi
37.2 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Rochester Hills.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.12 mi
Kilometers
37.2 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.76 mi
Kilometers
52.72 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northville
Wed, Apr 29, 2:17 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester Hills
Wed, Apr 29, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester Hills
2026-04-29T13:27
Arrive Northville
Wed, Apr 29, 2:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester Hills
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
Bingham Farms
MI

Village

From Rochester Hills
16.3 mi
00h 24m
To Northville
16.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dickson Lane

    1164 ft · 53 sec · Dickson Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Downhill Lane

    115 m · 18 sec · Downhill Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dressler Lane

    60 m · 14 sec · Dressler Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Livernois Road

    1426 ft · 27 sec · South Livernois Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Hamlin Road

    5 m · 1 sec · West Hamlin Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto West Hamlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hamlin Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Crooks Road

    1860 ft · 38 sec · Crooks Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward M 59 West: Pontiac

    2867 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1447 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business

    1 km · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Square Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Telegraph Road

    573 ft · 10 sec · South Telegraph Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    42 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto South Telegraph Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · South Telegraph Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West, M 10 North: Lansing, Northwestern Highway

    777 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1111 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 8 Mile Road, Northville

    2226 ft · 58 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 8 Mile Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 8 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Griswold Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Griswold Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    604 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Hutton Street

    49 m · 9 sec · Hutton Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Mary Alexander Court

    603 ft · 29 sec · Mary Alexander Court

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    66 m · 9 sec · South Center Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Telegraph Road
7.88 mi · 24%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.83 mi · 21%
M 59 West
3.54 mi · 11%
8 Mile Road
2.16 mi · 7%
I 75 Business
2.16 mi · 7%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
2.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Telegraph Road

Turn sharp left onto South Telegraph Road

7.74 mi · 00h 12m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bingham Farms
00h 24m from Rochester Hills
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Rochester Hills and Isolated Rain Showers near Northville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Bingham Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Rochester Hills and 16.4 miles from Northville.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bingham Farms

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

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

RAIL

Troy Transit Center

7 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

7 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

11 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

13 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester Hills and Northville. Straight-line distance: 23.12 mi (37.2 km).

Rochester Hills

#1 Rochester Hills

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population74,111
Coordinates42.6583700, -83.1499300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Northville

#2 Northville

City in Michigan

Population29,359
Coordinates42.4311500, -83.4832700
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Hills (-83.14993, 42.65837)
End: Northville (-83.48327, 42.43115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.75
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.37 $8.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.93 $9.87
Premium $4.65 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.30 $6.15 $12.31

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 Rochester Hills and Northville. The current time is 13:27:43.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.