How far is Lambertville, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Lambertville, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lambertville and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lambertville and Sterling Heights.
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Start on Lambert Drive
26 m · 9 sec · Lambert Drive
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Turn left onto Monroe Road
142 m · 18 sec · Monroe Road
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Turn right onto Secor Road
2035 ft · 1 min · Secor Road
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Turn left onto Summerfield Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Summerfield Road
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Turn left onto West Sterns Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · West Sterns Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Street
1635 ft · 31 sec · Summit Street
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Take the ramp straight
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
33.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue on Fisher Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue
3086 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Jeffries Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron
953 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
1249 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
92 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East
2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road
1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East
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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
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Turn straight onto Mound Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · 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 Lambertville 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.
Summit Street
Merge slight right
33.2 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lambertville 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 Lambertville to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Woodhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Lambertville and 54.1 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lambertville and Sunny near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Woodhaven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodhaven.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lambertville and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 64.06 mi (103.09 km).
#1 Lambertville
City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 9,953 |
| Coordinates | 41.7658800, -83.6279900 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.08 | $28.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.40 | $30.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.56 | $35.11 |
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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