How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Bingham Farms, MI?

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Bingham Farms, MI is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.51 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.15 mi
21.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Sterling Heights.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.15 mi
Kilometers
21.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.51 mi
Kilometers
26.57 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bingham Farms
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-11T07:29
Arrive Bingham Farms
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Birmingham
MI

City in Michigan

From Sterling Heights
8.3 mi
00h 15m
To Bingham Farms
8.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Bingham Farms.

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ryan Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ryan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Metropolitan Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Big Beaver Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · East Big Beaver Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Quarton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Quarton Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lahser Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Lahser Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 13 Mile Road

    2915 ft · 1 min · West 13 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 13 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Big Beaver Road
6.91 mi · 42%
Lahser Road
2.98 mi · 18%
Quarton Road
2.06 mi · 12%
17 Mile Road
2.05 mi · 12%
Ryan Road
1 mi · 6%
Metropolitan Parkway
0.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Big Beaver Road

Continue on East Big Beaver Road

6.91 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
00h 15m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Sunny near Bingham Farms.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Bingham Farms?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Sterling Heights and 8.3 miles from Bingham Farms.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Sunny near Bingham Farms.

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

1 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

2 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

8 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Bingham Farms. Straight-line distance: 13.15 mi (21.16 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Bingham Farms

#2 Bingham Farms

Village

Population1,138
Coordinates42.5158700, -83.2732600
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Bingham Farms (-83.27326, 42.51587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.21 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.42 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Bingham Farms. The current time is 07:29:54.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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