How far is Grosse Pointe Park, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grosse Pointe Park and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Park and Sterling Heights.
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Start on East Jefferson Avenue
685 ft · 23 sec · East Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Alter Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Alter Road
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Continue on East Outer Drive
1181 ft · 40 sec · East Outer Drive
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Turn right onto Hern Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · Hern Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 East
842 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road
1439 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto East 12 Mile Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Utica Road
6.1 mi · 12 min · Utica Road
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Turn left onto 17 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · 17 Mile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Pointe Park and Sterling Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Edsel Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
7.94 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Grosse Pointe Park 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 Grosse Pointe Park to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Grosse Pointe Park and 13.7 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Grosse Pointe Park and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseville.
Royal Oak station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Pointe Park and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.97 km).
#1 Grosse Pointe Park
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 10,972 |
| Coordinates | 42.3758700, -82.9374200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 131,709 |
| Coordinates | 42.5803100, -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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