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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rockwood and Sterling Heights is 36.89 miles (59.37 km).

Flight distance from Rockwood, MI to Sterling Heights, MI is 36.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rockwood, Michigan to Sterling Heights, Michigan is: 46.4 miles (74.67 km) by car.

Driving from Rockwood to Sterling Heights will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.

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#1 Rockwood

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Population 3146
GPS Coordinates 42°4'15"N 83°14'48"W
Latitude 42.0708800
Longitude -83.2466000
Altitude 179
Country United States
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#2 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan. It is located in the eastern part of the county. Sterling Heights is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sterling Heights Historical Museum and the Sterling Heights Civic Center.

Population 131709
GPS Coordinates 42°34'49"N 83°1'49"W
Latitude 42.5803100
Longitude -83.0302000
Altitude 187
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Rockwood and Sterling Heights

The distance between Rockwood and Sterling Heights is 75 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 49 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Rockwood and Sterling Heights. The current time is 21:57:46.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.2 liters (1.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockwood and Sterling Heights.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockwood to Sterling Heights is $5.49 (diesel $7.05).

Michigan gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.86 $4.35 $4.31
Total $5.49 $6.31 $7.12 $7.05

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rockwood and Sterling Heights (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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