Explore Novi, Michigan, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Novi, Michigan. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Michigan or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Novi.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Novi |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 42.48059 |
| Longitude | -83.475491 |
| Population | 66,243 |
| Density | 845.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 48375, 48377, 48374, 48376 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| County Seat | Pontiac |
| School District | Novi Community School District |
Novi defines its presence through a quiet, inland landscape characterized by expansive plains and subtle shifts in elevation that catch the long, golden light of late afternoon. It lies 4.3 miles southeast of Wixom, MI (from Wixom, MI: bearing 135°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east of South Lyon. The Walled Lake Branch meanders through the terrain, serving as a persistent, winding pulse that carves a path through the earth and sustains the local hydrology. Beyond the immediate reach of the water, the horizon remains flat and open, occasionally interrupted by the distant silhouette of Teeple Hill, which marks the limit of the visible sky. Walking near the Metro Connector Trail, one notices how the air holds a crisp, terrestrial weight, devoid of the salt-heavy humidity found elsewhere, instead smelling faintly of damp soil and the seasonal transition of deciduous leaves.
Settlement in Novi emerged from the steady labor of early pioneers who recognized the fertility of the soil and the strategic potential of the crossroads. These initial inhabitants transformed the wild, wooded tracts into productive farmland, laying the foundation for a community that would eventually outgrow its agricultural roots to become a regional hub. The transition from scattered homesteads to a structured municipality occurred gradually, mirroring the broader industrial evolution of the surrounding region. Today, the legacy of these founders remains visible in the street names and the persistent, industrious spirit that dictates the daily pace, long after the last of the original plows were retired from the fields.
Commerce in Novi thrives through a sophisticated interplay of corporate headquarters, regional offices, and a robust retail sector that anchors the local economy. The infrastructure reflects a commitment to connectivity, with major thoroughfares providing efficient passage for commuters and freight alike, while the presence of satellite campuses for various universities ensures a steady infusion of academic vitality. This economic environment fosters a professional climate that balances large-scale enterprise with specialized service industries, creating a landscape of glass, steel, and well-maintained asphalt. The proximity to Walled Lake provides a necessary respite from this organized intensity, offering a quiet, reflective counterpoint to the busy circulation of goods and ideas that defines the workweek.
Culture in Novi finds its expression in the active participation of its residents, who engage with the changing seasons through a variety of communal gatherings and local traditions. While the major professional and collegiate sports teams of the broader region draw significant attention, the local character is best observed at the annual festivals that celebrate the specific heritage and diversity of the populace. Landmarks like the various shopping complexes serve as modern town squares where the public converges, yet the true natural beauty remains preserved in the quiet stretches of the Metro Connector Trail. Residents often look toward the Pontiac Trail for recreational excursions, finding a sense of place in the land that persists despite the rapid development of the surrounding region.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Novi, Michigan. Coordinates: 42.48059, -83.475491. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Novi includes the ZIP code (48375, 48377, 48374), telephone area code (313), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Novi Community School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |