How far is Grosse Pointe Shores, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Grosse Pointe Shores, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grosse Pointe Shores and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Shores and Sterling Heights.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Vernier Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Vernier Road
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Turn right onto Harper Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · Harper Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
742 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 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 Shores 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.
Utica Road
Turn right onto Utica Road
6.07 mi · 00h 12m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grosse Pointe Shores to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 7.8 miles from Grosse Pointe Shores and 10.1 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Grosse Pointe Shores and Chance Snow Showers 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Pointe Shores and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 12.63 mi (20.32 km).
#1 Grosse Pointe Shores
City in Michigan
| Population | 2,718 |
| Coordinates | 42.4367000, -82.8768600 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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