Origin
Berkley, MI
Late night in Berkley on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkley, MI to Livonia, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berkley, MI
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Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Berkley to Livonia, you are in for a quick, straightforward 18.7-mile journey. Typically taking about 29 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you certainly won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You will navigate the Midwest landscape primarily by utilizing the Jeffries Freeway, the Southfield Freeway, and Southfield Road. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical commute between these two Michigan locations. Since the entire trip is confined to the Midwest region, you can expect a familiar driving environment throughout the duration of your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffries Freeway (Local) | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Southfield Freeway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Southfield Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 12 Mile Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Merriman Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Schoolcraft Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on 12 Mile Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
12 Mile Road
2
Turn left onto Southfield Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Southfield Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Southfield Freeway
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 11A
Toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 96
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
502 ft
·
18 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
9
Turn left onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merriman Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Southfield Road
Turn left onto Southfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A
Toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Merriman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Merriman Road
Turn left onto Merriman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Livonia, MI
Late night in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, with 64% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself navigating a mix of freeway stretches and local arterial roads as you transition between cities. The longest uninterrupted portion of your drive occurs on the Jeffries Freeway, spanning 6.5 miles. While the experience is functional and direct, you should be prepared for the typical rhythm of suburban freeway travel. Expect the road personality to shift from local surface streets onto busier highway corridors as you progress toward your destination.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Jeffries Freeway (Local).
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jeffries Freeway (Local) and Southfield Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Southfield Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Southfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berkley, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
Lansing
10.2 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Jeffries Freeway (Local). The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Livonia, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Southfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Livonia, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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