How far is Norway, MI from Sterling Heights, MI?

The driving distance from Norway, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 465.6 miles (749.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
465.59 mi
07h 09m
Flight
327.6 mi
527.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327.6 mi
Kilometers
527.22 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
465.59 mi
Kilometers
749.3 km
Drive Time
07h 09m

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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 07h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 PM EDT
Return by in Norway
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norway
2026-04-18T05:57
Arrive Sterling Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:10 PM to 3:40 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norway
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Trowbridge
MI

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

From Norway
232 mi
03h 34m
To Sterling Heights
233.6 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norway and Sterling Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Section Street

    21 m · 5 sec · Section Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    2484 ft · 32 sec · East 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Eighth Avenue

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Eighth Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    22 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road

  6. 6

    Continue on US-2/US-41/M-35

    46 mi · 55 min · US-2/US-41/M-35

  7. 7

    Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  9. 9

    Continue on US-2 West

    2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road, Merrill Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Dobry Drive

    1046 ft · 26 sec · Dobry Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mound Road

    1212 ft · 36 sec · Mound Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
172 mi · 37%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 20%
West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 19%
US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi · 10%
Eighth Avenue
42.4 mi · 9%
M 59 East
9.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+138 mi
327.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trowbridge
03h 34m from Norway
Leave By
9:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Norway and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norway to Sterling Heights?

The road trip is about 465.6 miles (749.3 km) and usually takes 07h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trowbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232 miles from Norway and 233.6 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 138 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.96 one way or $123.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Norway and Sterling Heights, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Norway and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Trowbridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Trowbridge, 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 Trowbridge.

BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

27 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Alanson, MI

28 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

34 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

35 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norway and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 327.6 mi (527.22 km).

Norway

#1 Norway

City in Michigan, USA

Population1,438
Coordinates45.7869000, -87.9037400
Altitude291
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: Section Street (-87.903736, 45.7869)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 749 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.43 gal
62.19 L · about $61.96
Round trip
$123.92
32.86 gal · 124.38 L
Estimated CO2
146 kg one way
Round trip: 292 kg / 644 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $61.96 $123.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $69.88 $139.75
Premium $4.65 $76.47 $152.93
Diesel $5.30 $87.14 $174.29

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Norway, MI and Sterling Heights, MI. The current time in Norway is 05:57:56, although it is 06:57:56 in Sterling Heights.

Distance to Other Cities

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