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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Brampton, MI is about 411.4 miles (662.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305.8 miles (492.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
411.43 mi
07h 35m
Flight
305.86 mi
492.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.86 mi
Kilometers
492.23 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
411.43 mi
Kilometers
662.14 km
Drive Time
07h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brampton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Brampton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 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
8:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
8:00 PM EDT
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
Otsego Lake
MI

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

From Sterling Heights
205.5 mi
03h 47m
To Brampton
205.9 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mound Road

    784 ft · 24 sec · Mound Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive

    996 ft · 24 sec · M-59 Service Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward M 59 West

    1742 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  14. 14

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  15. 15

    Continue on US-2 West

    122.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min · US-2 West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto S.75 Road

    38 m · 4 sec · S.75 Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Brampton 27.5 Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · Brampton 27.5 Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Michigan 35

    923 ft · 16 sec · Michigan 35

  19. 19

    Turn right onto N.5 Road

    39 m · 4 sec · N.5 Road

  20. 20

    Continue on N.5 Road

    13 m · 1 sec · N.5 Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · N.5 Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
233 mi · 57%
US-2 West
123 mi · 30%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 8%
M 59 West
9.48 mi · 2%
Brampton 27.5 Road
4.44 mi · 1%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-2 West

Continue on US-2 West

122 mi · 02h 24m

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 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.6 mi
305.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otsego Lake
03h 47m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
8:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Sunny near Brampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 411.4 miles (662.1 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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?

Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.5 miles from Sterling Heights and 205.9 miles from Brampton.

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

The direct path is about 305.8 miles (492.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.6 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 EDT. 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 $54.75 one way or $109.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Otsego Lake

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

41 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

44 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

55 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

59 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Brampton. Straight-line distance: 305.86 mi (492.23 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brampton

Human settlement in Delta County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,042
Coordinates45.9313500, -87.0712500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Brampton (-87.07125, 45.93135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 662 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.52 gal
54.96 L · about $54.75
Round trip
$109.51
29.04 gal · 109.92 L
Estimated CO2
129 kg one way
Round trip: 258.1 kg / 569 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.75 $109.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.75 $123.51
Premium $4.65 $67.58 $135.15
Diesel $5.30 $77.01 $154.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Brampton. The current time is 23:03:18.

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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.