How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Hazel Park, MI?

The estimated driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Hazel Park, MI is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Road
13 mi
00h 27m · estimated
Flight
8.97 mi
14.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.97 mi
Kilometers
14.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
13 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
20.92 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazel Park
Tue, May 12, 7:39 PM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Tue, May 12, 8:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-05-12T19:11
Arrive Hazel Park
Tue, May 12, 7:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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

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
Madison Heights
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA

From Sterling Heights
4.5 mi
00h 13m
To Hazel Park
8.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Hazel Park.

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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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison Heights
00h 13m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Sterling Heights and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Hazel Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Hazel Park?

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Madison Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Sterling Heights and 8.5 miles from Hazel Park.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Sterling Heights and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Hazel Park.

Stop Ideas Near Madison Heights

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

4 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

9 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

10 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Detroit

13 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Hazel Park. Straight-line distance: 8.97 mi (14.43 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Hazel Park

#2 Hazel Park

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Population16,209
Coordinates42.4625400, -83.1040900
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Hazel Park (-83.10409, 42.46254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterling Heights and Hazel Park. The current time is 19:11:19.

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.