How far is Southfield, MI from Harper Woods, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Harper Woods, MI is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and Harper Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Harper Woods.
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Start on West 10 Mile Road
59 m · 8 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Southfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Continue on Southfield Freeway
1759 ft · 27 sec · Southfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward M 10 South: Detroit
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 10 South
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
10.1 mi · 14 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Port Huron
1777 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Edsel Ford Freeway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allard Avenue
887 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Harper Avenue
47 m · 12 sec · Harper Avenue
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Continue on Harper Avenue
564 ft · 25 sec · Harper Avenue
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Turn right
56 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Harper Woods.
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.
John C Lodge Freeway
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
10.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Southfield and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Harper Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Harper Woods?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Southfield and 10.9 miles from Harper Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Southfield and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Harper Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Hamtramck
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamtramck.
Detroit
Royal Oak station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Harper Woods. Straight-line distance: 15.43 mi (24.84 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harper Woods
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 13,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4330900, -82.9240800 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harper Woods (-82.92408, 42.43309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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