How far is Marysville, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Marysville, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Sterling Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Sterling Heights.
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Start on New Jersey Avenue
27 m · 6 sec · New Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto Huron Boulevard
1065 ft · 32 sec · Huron Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gratiot Boulevard
2880 ft · 53 sec · Gratiot Boulevard
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
2144 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Detroit
1489 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Metropolitan Parkway
1731 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Metropolitan Parkway
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Turn right onto Utica Road
1.8 mi · 3 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 Marysville and Sterling Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Marysville 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 Marysville to Sterling Heights?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Marysville and 19.8 miles from Sterling Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Marysville and Chance Snow Showers near Sterling Heights.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marine City City Hall
Mount Clemens City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Haven.
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Port Huron
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.73 km).
#1 Marysville
City in Saint Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 9,649 |
| Coordinates | 42.9125300, -82.4868600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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