How far is Bridgeport, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.89 mi
01h 18m
Flight
68.93 mi
110.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.93 mi
Kilometers
110.93 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.89 mi
Kilometers
135.01 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Tue, Nov 10, 7:17 AM EST
Return by in Bridgeport
Tue, Nov 10, 8:36 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-11-10T05:59
Arrive Sterling Heights
Tue, Nov 10, 7:17 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newark
MI

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

From Bridgeport
41 mi
00h 39m
To Sterling Heights
42.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Sterling Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Sterling Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Dixie Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1742 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Mound Road

    1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Sterling Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
67.3 mi · 80%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 12%
Mound Road
3.77 mi · 4%
17 Mile Road
1 mi · 1%
Dobry Drive
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 39m from Bridgeport
Leave By
3:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bridgeport and Sunny near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Bridgeport and 42.9 miles from Sterling Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeport and Sunny near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newark, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.

RAIL

Flint station

17 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

30 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

33 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 68.93 mi (110.93 km).

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#1 Bridgeport

Bridgeport is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.3594700, -83.8816400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Sterling Heights

#2 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Dixie Highway (-83.881569, 43.359495)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.21 L · about $12.34
Round trip
$24.69
5.92 gal · 22.42 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $12.34 $24.69
Mid-grade $4.87 $14.40 $28.81
Premium $5.45 $16.14 $32.28
Diesel $6.53 $19.32 $38.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Sterling Heights. The current time is 05:59:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.