How far is New Haven, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?

The driving distance from New Haven, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.04 mi
01h 27m
Flight
67.05 mi
107.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.05 mi
Kilometers
107.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.04 mi
Kilometers
140.07 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 5:58 PM EST
Return by in New Haven
Fri, Nov 6, 7:26 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-11-06T16:31
Arrive Sterling Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 5:58 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Newark
MI

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

From New Haven
41.6 mi
00h 43m
To Sterling Heights
45.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Sterling Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Sterling Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on North Seymour Road

    749 ft · 40 sec · North Seymour Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Six Mile Creek Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Six Mile Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North State Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · North State Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto M-21

    18.7 mi · 27 min · M-21

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    646 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mound Road

    1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Sterling Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
40.6 mi · 47%
M-21
18.7 mi · 21%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 11%
North State Road
6.72 mi · 8%
Mound Road
3.77 mi · 4%
Six Mile Creek Road
2.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 43m from New Haven
Leave By
3:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving New Haven and Chance Light Rain near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from New Haven and 45.5 miles from Sterling Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around New Haven and Chance Light Rain near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newark, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.

RAIL

Flint station

17 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

30 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

33 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 67.05 mi (107.91 km).

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#1 New Haven

New Haven is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0936400, -84.1533100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Sterling Heights

#2 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: North Seymour Road (-84.153206, 43.093633)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.63 L · about $13.32
Round trip
$26.64
6.14 gal · 23.26 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $13.32 $26.64
Mid-grade $5.02 $15.41 $30.83
Premium $5.62 $17.25 $34.49
Diesel $6.61 $20.29 $40.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Sterling Heights. The current time is 16:31:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.