How far is Southfield, MI from Northview, MI?

The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Northview, MI is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
144.25 mi
02h 39m
Flight
126.98 mi
204.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.98 mi
Kilometers
204.35 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.25 mi
Kilometers
232.15 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southfield
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Northview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southfield
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
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Southfield
72 mi
01h 19m
To Northview
72.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and Northview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Northview.

  1. 1

    Start on West 10 Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwestern Highway

    1232 ft · 26 sec · Northwestern Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward M 10 North

    961 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 44, M 37 South: East Beltline Avenue

    2097 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    782 ft · 23 sec · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 5 Mile Road Northeast

    3040 ft · 60 sec · 5 Mile Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northville Drive Northeast

    855 ft · 40 sec · Northville Drive Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sandalwood Court Northeast

    116 m · 17 sec · Sandalwood Court Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandalwood Court Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Northview.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
81 mi · 56%
I 96 West
52.9 mi · 37%
East Beltline Avenue Northeast
4.93 mi · 3%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.37 mi · 2%
West 10 Mile Road
1.01 mi · 1%
5 Mile Road Northeast
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
01h 19m from Southfield
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southfield and Mostly Sunny near Northview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Northview?

The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Southfield and 72.3 miles from Northview.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southfield and Mostly Sunny near Northview.

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Northview. Straight-line distance: 126.98 mi (204.35 km).

Southfield

#1 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Northview

#2 Northview

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population14,541
Coordinates43.0455800, -85.6005900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Southfield (-83.22187, 42.47337)
End: Northview (-85.60059, 43.04558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.27 L · about $19.19
Round trip
$38.39
10.18 gal · 38.54 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.19 $38.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.65 $43.30
Premium $4.65 $23.69 $47.38
Diesel $5.30 $27.00 $53.99

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 Southfield and Northview. The current time is 00:34:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.