How far is Sylvan Lake, MI from Livonia, MI?
The driving distance from Sylvan Lake, MI to Livonia, MI is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sylvan Lake and Livonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvan Lake and Livonia.
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Start on Orchard Lake Road
17 m · 5 sec · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn left onto Middlebelt Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Middlebelt Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middlebelt Road
29 m · 2 sec · Middlebelt Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middlebelt Road
6 mi · 10 min · Middlebelt Road
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Turn right onto West 9 Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 9 Mile Road
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Continue on Orchard Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Continue on Merriman Road
5 mi · 9 min · Merriman Road
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 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 Sylvan Lake and Livonia.
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.
Middlebelt Road
Exit the roundabout onto Middlebelt Road
6.03 mi · 00h 10m
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 leaving Sylvan Lake and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Livonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sylvan Lake to Livonia?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Farmington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Sylvan Lake and 16.7 miles from Livonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sylvan Lake and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Livonia.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington Hills
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 Farmington Hills.
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sylvan Lake and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 16.84 mi (27.1 km).
#1 Sylvan Lake
Human settlement in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,840 |
| Coordinates | 42.6114200, -83.3285500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livonia
The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 93,189 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683700, -83.3527100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.352804, 42.368369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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