Origin
Harvey, MI
Night in Harvey on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harvey, 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
8h 11m
Distance
445.8 mi
717 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 4m
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6 AM
8h 12m
8 AM
8h 28m
10 AM
8h 17m
12 PM
8h 16m
3 PM
8h 18m
5 PM
8h 27m
8 PM
8h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harvey, MI
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Livonia, MI
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Trip Overview
This 445.8-mile journey from Harvey, MI, to Livonia, MI, will take approximately 8 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. It's a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the route on major roadways, making it best suited for an overnight split rather than a single day. Expect a fuel cost around $70 for this trip. The drive primarily utilizes I-75 and M-28, offering a straightforward path through the Midwest region of Michigan. Planning for at least one overnight stop is recommended to comfortably enjoy this route.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
222.9 miles from Harvey, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 229.2 mi | 3h 56m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 2 | 65.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 23 | 30.9 mi | 33m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| I 275 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Jeffries Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 229.2 mi, about 3h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvey, MI and Livonia, MI.
1
Start on this road
243 ft
·
24 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Corning Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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Corning Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
US-41/M-28
4
Turn left onto M 28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
5
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Munising Avenue
6
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Street
7
Continue on M 28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
8
Turn sharp right onto M 77
17 mi
·
20 min
·
M 77
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
US 2
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
11
Merge onto I 75
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 75
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
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I 75; US 23
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
31 mi
·
33 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
17
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
20
Continue on I 275; I 96
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 275; I 96
21
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
22
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
Toward I 96 East: Livonia, Detroit
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft
·
14 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
25
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merriman Road
26
Turn right
98 ft
·
9 sec
27
Turn right
31 ft
·
2 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially if splitting the trip over two days. With 2 recommended stops, plan your breaks to coincide with your overnight stay and a mid-day refresh. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 229.2 miles on I-75, so be sure to fuel up before embarking on that segment. A practical tip is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between I-75, M-28, and US 2 to ensure a smooth continuation of your journey.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 222.9 miles from Harvey, MI, or about 4h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 229.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 98 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222.9 miles or 4h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 222.9 miles or 4h 16m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livonia, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harvey, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harvey, MI
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Livonia, MI
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Harvey, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 229.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
223 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Boyne City, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
223 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Boyne City, MI after about 223 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 222.9 miles from Harvey, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 229.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 223 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 444.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Corning Avenue
Turn left onto Corning Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
250.8 mi into trip
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~4h 45m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
8
432.7 mi into trip
|
~7h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
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 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
6
439.7 mi into trip
|
~8h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
444.4 mi into trip
|
~8h 8m in
Take the exit toward Merriman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.70 one way
$139.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $76.52 | $153.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $85.79 | $171.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $98.43 | $196.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$200–$310
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 156 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133.7 | 1 | $46.81 | $21.40 |
| Efficient EV | 111.5 | 1 | $39.01 | $17.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 178.3 | 2 | $62.41 | $28.53 |
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night in Livonia on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
2 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
8h 11m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the miles on interstates and major highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 229.2 miles on I-75, which forms the backbone of this journey. While much of the drive is on faster roads, the inclusion of M-28 and US 2 might offer some variation. The overall feel is one of covering distance efficiently, with the majority of your time spent on well-maintained, high-speed roadways.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 229.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M-28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Corning Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 445.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Corning Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 250.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 432.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Harvey, MI to Livonia, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
250.8 mi in
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~4h 45m
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via I 75
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 229.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 223 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Corning Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 250.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 432.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Livonia, MI before the return drive.
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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