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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.69 mi
01h 06m
Flight
36.69 mi
59.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.69 mi
Kilometers
59.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.69 mi
Kilometers
76.75 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brockway
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Brockway
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
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
Armada
MI

Village in Michigan

From Sterling Heights
23.9 mi
00h 33m
To Brockway
23.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    928 ft · 27 sec · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fanning Road

    69 m · 14 sec · Fanning Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Bradford Boulevard

    919 ft · 43 sec · New Bradford Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on M 53 North: Imlay City

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 32 Mile Road

    11.5 mi · 16 min · 32 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Division Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Division Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Burnell Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Kinney Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Kinney Road

    2911 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Emmett Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Emmett Road

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 53 North
14.9 mi · 31%
32 Mile Road
11.5 mi · 24%
Memphis Ridge Road
5.49 mi · 12%
Emmett Road
5.11 mi · 11%
Kinney Road
4.88 mi · 10%
Van Dyke Avenue
1.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armada
00h 33m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Port Huron

38 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

41 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

41 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

42 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Brockway. Straight-line distance: 36.69 mi (59.04 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 Brockway

Township in St.

Population1,992
Coordinates43.0744700, -82.7654800
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Brockway (-82.76548, 43.07447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Brockway. The current time is 01:51:41.

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.