How far is Hubbard Lake, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Hubbard Lake, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bay County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hubbard Lake and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hubbard Lake and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Susan Avenue
614 ft · 30 sec · Susan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto John Street
86 m · 13 sec · John Street
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Turn right onto Hill Road
50 m · 7 sec · Hill Road
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Continue on Hill Street
1170 ft · 55 sec · Hill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Mount Maria Road
1 km · 2 min · West Mount Maria Road
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Turn right onto South Hubbard Lake Road
7 mi · 27 min · South Hubbard Lake Road
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 65
6.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on South State Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · South State Road
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Continue on Baker Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Baker Road
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Continue on State Highway 65
10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on M 65
4 mi · 5 min · M 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on M 65
4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on North Bullock Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Bullock Street
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Continue on State Highway 65
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on Hale Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Hale Road
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Continue on State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on North Hale Road
4 mi · 5 min · North Hale Road
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Turn right onto West Huron Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on Center Road
1 km · 1 min · Center Road
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Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cedar Street
3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street
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Continue on West M-61
2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saginaw
64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica
1392 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Dobry Drive
1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive
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Turn right onto Mound Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road
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Continue on Mound Road
1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road
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Turn right onto 17 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 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 Hubbard Lake and Sterling Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Saginaw
Merge slight left onto Saginaw
64.5 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hubbard Lake and Mostly Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hubbard Lake to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kawkawlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Hubbard Lake and 105.6 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.62 one way or $63.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hubbard Lake and Mostly Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Kawkawlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kawkawlin.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hubbard Lake and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 152.76 mi (245.84 km).
#1 Hubbard Lake
Hubbard Lake is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.7597300, -83.5444200 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $4.27 | $31.62 | $63.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $36.73 | $73.47 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $41.13 | $82.26 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $48.69 | $97.38 |
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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