How far is Westland, MI from Northfield, MI?
The driving distance from Westland, MI to Northfield, MI is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westland and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westland and Northfield.
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Start on Ford Road
11.1 mi · 17 min · Ford Road
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Continue on M-153
3037 ft · 50 sec · M-153
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Turn left onto Plymouth Road
1 mi · 1 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn right onto Vorhies Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Vorhies Road
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Turn left onto Warren Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Warren Road
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Turn right onto North Dixboro Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Dixboro Road
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Turn sharp left onto Pontiac Trail
2.5 mi · 3 min · Pontiac Trail
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Turn slight right 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 Westland 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.
Ford Road
Start on Ford Road
11.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Westland and Sunny near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westland to Northfield?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 10.1 miles from Westland and 10.1 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westland and Sunny 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 Westland and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 16.71 mi (26.9 km).
#1 Westland
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 81,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.3242000, -83.4002100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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