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

The driving distance from Quincy, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is about 132 miles (212.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.99 mi
02h 15m
Flight
104.48 mi
168.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.48 mi
Kilometers
168.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.99 mi
Kilometers
212.42 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sterling Heights
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Wed, May 13, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Sterling Heights
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
9:30 PM EDT
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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Quincy
65.2 mi
01h 07m
To Sterling Heights
66.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Chicago Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Chicago Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Chicago Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · East Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Chicago Street

    2010 ft · 41 sec · East Chicago Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Chicago Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Spring Arbor Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Arbor Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Davison Avenue

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Davison Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Davison Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    2332 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2346 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec · I-75 North to I-696 East

  25. 25

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Road

    1569 ft · 38 sec · I-696 East

  27. 27

    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

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Mound Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mound Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy 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
30 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
35.2 mi · 27%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 20%
East Chicago Road
14.8 mi · 11%
Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 9%
Mound Road
6.02 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway (Express)
5.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
01h 07m from Quincy
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Quincy and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Sterling Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Quincy and 66.8 miles from Sterling Heights.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Quincy and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Sterling Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Sterling Heights. Straight-line distance: 104.48 mi (168.14 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

Village in Branch County in the U.

Population1,617
Coordinates41.9442100, -84.8838500
Altitude310
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: East Chicago Street (-84.883866, 41.944243)
End: 17 Mile Road (-83.030204, 42.580347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.63 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.26 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Sterling Heights. The current time is 19:30:58.

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.