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Trip from Livonia, MI to New Haven, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

87.8 mi

141 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Livonia, MI

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Downtown New Haven, MI, MI

New Haven, MI

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Trip Overview

This 87.8-mile drive from Livonia, MI, to New Haven, MI, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes. The route primarily utilizes the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway and Perry Road, with a 36% share of interstate driving on I-96. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest region. There are no designated stops in the data, suggesting a straightforward trip where you can set your own pace. This drive offers a practical way to travel between these two Michigan locations without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.9 miles from Livonia, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway 25.6 mi 27m
Perry Road 24.5 mi 36m
I 96 23.6 mi 25m
State Highway 52 4.9 mi 7m
Jeffries Freeway 3.3 mi 3m
East Grand River Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Merriman Road 1 mi 1m
North Seymour Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway — 25.6 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, MI and New Haven, MI.

1

Start on this road

74 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right

87 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn right onto Plymouth Road

149 ft · 10 sec · Plymouth Road
4

Turn left onto Merriman Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merriman Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

333 ft · 12 sec · Schoolcraft Road
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on Schoolcraft Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 96 West
8

Merge onto I 96

3.3 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway
9

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 275; I 96

26 mi · 27 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

24 mi · 25 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 122 Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto M 43; M 52

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Stockbridge Road
14

At end of road, turn left onto M 43; M 52

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto M 52

25 mi · 36 min · Perry Road
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on M 52

4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 52
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn right onto East Henderson Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Henderson Road
18

Turn left onto North Seymour Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Seymour Road
19

Keep slight left at fork onto North Seymour Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · North Seymour Road
20

Arrive at destination

North Seymour Road

Trip Plan

Given its short duration of under two hours, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or a morning departure to maximize your day. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive, and with no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to pull over when you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $14, and it's always wise to top up before heading out on any journey. A practical tip for this drive is to be aware of the transition points between the faster highway sections and the potentially slower local roads, especially during peak traffic hours.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.9 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 19 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.9 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Haven, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Livonia, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Livonia, MI

This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Livonia, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway for about 25.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Howell, MI

44 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Northville, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Howell, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Livonia, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brighton, Michigan

1 mi

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Novi, Michigan

1.4 mi

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17342366069

Visit website

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.4

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 12.5

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Ollie's Coffee & Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 81.5

Owosso, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19897200544

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 31.4

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

RēNū Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.3

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–3:30 pm

+12483745955

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.5

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Good Deeds Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 50.2

Fowlerville, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172199046

Visit website

Owosso Curwood Castle

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 81.5

Owosso, Michigan

+19897232155

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 12.5

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Maybury Farm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 18.8

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+12483740200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Merriman Road

Turn left onto Merriman Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Schoolcraft Road

Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
4.9 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
6
31.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 122 Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.73 one way

$27.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.07 $30.14
premium $4.89 $16.90 $33.79
diesel $5.61 $19.39 $38.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.22 $4.21
Efficient EV 22 0 $7.68 $3.51
EV Truck/SUV 35.1 0 $12.29 $5.62

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Livonia, MI

Late night in Livonia on Sunday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Haven, MI

Late night in New Haven on Sunday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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.

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

17 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 52m 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?

The character of this drive is a mixed bag, blending highway speeds with more local road sections. You'll experience about 36% of the route on highways, including I-96, which allows for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.6 miles on the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. Beyond that, expect a more varied driving experience as you transition between main roads and potentially quieter local thoroughfares. This dynamic makes for a less monotonous journey than an all-interstate trip.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.6 mi on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Merriman Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.8 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Merriman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 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.

Between Livonia, MI and New Haven, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 43, M 52: Stockbridge and Webberville.

Lansing

4.9 mi in | ~7m

M 43

54.9 mi in | ~1h 2m

M 52: Stockbridge

54.9 mi in | ~1h 2m

Webberville

54.9 mi in | ~1h 2m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.6 miles on Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 New Haven, 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 0.1 miles (Merriman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Schoolcraft Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, 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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