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

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Harvey, MI is about 437.3 miles (703.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 344.1 miles (553.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
437.35 mi
08h 03m
Flight
344.12 mi
553.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
344.12 mi
Kilometers
553.81 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
437.35 mi
Kilometers
703.84 km
Drive Time
08h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harvey
Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM EST
Return by in Sterling Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 5:04 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-11-07T00:56
Arrive Harvey
Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM EST
Route Timing
08h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:04 PM to 3:34 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
8:00 PM EST
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
Gaylord
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Sterling Heights
218.2 mi
04h 01m
To Harvey
219.2 mi
04h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  16. 16

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  18. 18

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  21. 21

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  22. 22

    Turn right onto US-41/M-28

    2442 ft · 47 sec · US-41/M-28

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Corning Avenue

    1003 ft · 49 sec · Corning Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    74 m · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
233 mi · 53%
M-28
70.9 mi · 16%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 14%
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 8%
M 59 West
9.48 mi · 2%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

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
08h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.2 mi
344.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaylord
04h 01m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
7:52 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Sunny near Harvey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 437.3 miles (703.8 km) and usually takes 08h 03m 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?

Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.2 miles from Sterling Heights and 219.2 miles from Harvey.

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

The direct path is about 344.1 miles (553.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.2 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 EST. 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 $66.95 one way or $133.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gaylord

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

34 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

34 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

45 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

47 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Harvey. Straight-line distance: 344.12 mi (553.81 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 Harvey

Harvey is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.4946600, -87.3543100
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Harvey (-87.35431, 46.49466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 704 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.43 gal
58.42 L · about $66.95
Round trip
$133.90
30.86 gal · 116.84 L
Estimated CO2
137.1 kg one way
Round trip: 274.3 kg / 605 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $66.95 $133.90
Mid-grade $5.02 $77.47 $154.95
Premium $5.62 $86.69 $173.37
Diesel $6.61 $101.96 $203.92

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Harvey. The current time is 00:56:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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