How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Brockway, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Brockway, MI is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Brockway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Brockway.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
928 ft · 27 sec · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Fanning Road
69 m · 14 sec · Fanning Road
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Turn right onto New Bradford Boulevard
919 ft · 43 sec · New Bradford Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Van Dyke Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto 32 Mile Road
11.5 mi · 16 min · 32 Mile Road
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Continue on Division Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Division Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Memphis Ridge Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Memphis Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road
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Continue on Burnell Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road
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Continue on Kinney Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road
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Continue on Main Street
2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Kinney Road
2911 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road
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Continue on Emmett Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Emmett Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Emmett Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Brockway.
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.
M 53 North
Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Brockway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Brockway?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Armada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Sterling Heights and 23.9 miles from Brockway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Brockway.
Stop Ideas Near Armada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Armada.
Port Huron
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Brockway. Straight-line distance: 36.69 mi (59.04 km).
#1 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 131,709 |
| Coordinates | 42.5803100, -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brockway
Township in St.
| Population | 1,992 |
| Coordinates | 43.0744700, -82.7654800 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brockway (-82.76548, 43.07447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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