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

The driving distance from Eastwood, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.37 mi
02h 29m
Flight
129.91 mi
209.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.91 mi
Kilometers
209.07 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.37 mi
Kilometers
245.21 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Eastwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastwood
2026-04-19T05:18
Arrive Sterling Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eastwood
9:30 PM EDT
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
Grass Lake
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Eastwood
76 mi
01h 14m
To Sterling Heights
76.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washburn Avenue

    17 m · 3 sec · Washburn Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sprinkle Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Sprinkle Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Amvets Memorial Highway

    550 ft · 7 sec · Amvets Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    40 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Amvets Memorial Highway

    3167 ft · 43 sec · Amvets Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

    90.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Business Spur I-94

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road

    1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · I-696 East to Northbound Mound Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mound Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastwood 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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Business Spur I-94
45.3 mi · 30%
I 94 East
45.3 mi · 30%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 17%
Mound Road
6.02 mi · 4%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 3%
M 14
4.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Business Spur I-94

Take the exit straight toward I 94 East

90.6 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Lake
01h 14m from Eastwood
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Eastwood and Chance Snow Showers near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Grass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Eastwood and 76.4 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Eastwood and Chance Snow Showers near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Grass Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grass Lake, 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 Grass Lake.

RAIL

Jackson station

15 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

57 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastwood and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 129.91 mi (209.07 km).

Eastwood

#1 Eastwood

Town in Nottinghamshire

Population6,340
Coordinates42.3031000, -85.5502800
Altitude262
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: Washburn Avenue (-85.550252, 42.303094)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.35 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.58
10.76 gal · 40.7 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.29 $40.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.88 $45.76
Premium $4.65 $25.04 $50.08
Diesel $5.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Eastwood and Sterling Heights. The current time is 05:18:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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