How far is Taylor, MI from Northfield, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Northfield, MI is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Northfield.
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Start on Wick Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road
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Turn right onto South Beech Daly Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road
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Turn left onto Ecorse Road
2533 ft · 49 sec · Ecorse Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
11.3 mi · 12 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, I 94 BL: Ann Arbor
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Plymouth Road
2159 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Plymouth Road
2173 ft · 51 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn right onto Green Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Green Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nixon Road
6 m · 2 sec · Nixon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Nixon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Nixon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pontiac Trail
1077 ft · 20 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Joy Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Joy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Joy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Northfield.
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.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
11.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Taylor and Chance Light Rain near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Northfield?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Taylor and 17.1 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Chance Light Rain near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti
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 Ypsilanti.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 24.4 mi (39.27 km).
#1 Taylor
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 60,576 |
| Coordinates | 42.2408700, -83.2696500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northfield
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
| Population | 8,640 |
| Coordinates | 42.3439300, -83.7263300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northfield (-83.72633, 42.34393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.59 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
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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