How far is Roscommon, MI from Northville, MI?
The driving distance from Roscommon, MI to Northville, MI is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roscommon and Northville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roscommon and Northville.
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Start on South 5th Street
46 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Roscommon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Roscommon Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South
113.5 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Novi Road
2195 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Novi Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Novi Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 8 Mile Road
1493 ft · 39 sec · West 8 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Center Street
2719 ft · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto Dunlap Street
69 m · 16 sec · Dunlap Street
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Turn left
62 m · 19 sec
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Turn left
72 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
49 m · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
8 m · 1 sec · North Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roscommon and Northville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Take the ramp left toward I 75 South
114 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roscommon and Sunny near Northville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roscommon to Northville?
The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Zilwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Roscommon and 88.9 miles from Northville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.89 one way or $59.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roscommon and Sunny near Northville.
Stop Ideas Near Zilwaukee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zilwaukee.
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Flint station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roscommon and Northville. Straight-line distance: 153.27 mi (246.66 km).
#1 Roscommon
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 44.4983500, -84.5919700 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northville
City in Michigan
| Population | 29,359 |
| Coordinates | 42.4311500, -83.4832700 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northville (-83.48327, 42.43115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.77 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $33.36 | $66.71 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $37.12 | $74.24 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $40.57 | $81.13 |
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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